MAGMA offers several services and programs designed to enrich the landscape of an increasingly cosmopolitan city. To access services, we recommend you make an appointment with one of our intake counselors. After a friendly consultation, we will help you determine what you need and how to get it. To make an appointment, please call 506-857-9430 or email info@magma-amgm.org.
Settlement
Connects with newcomers when
they first arrive.
Settlement
Settlement
Whether you came as a refugee, an international student, are on a work permit, or are a secondary migrant—if you are a newcomer Moncton, New Brunswick, the settlement department has something to offer you. Our services are tailored to address concerns and settlement needs for all newcomer status; however, some eligibility requirements may apply for some services. If you are unsure of where to start in your settlement to the Greater Moncton community our referral process will ensure that you are connected to the appropriate services in the community or at MAGMA. You can direct your inquiries to: settlement@magma-amgm.org Settlement Services:
Pre-Arrival Services (Please note that Pre-Arrival Services are temporary services that are offered because of COVID-19):
- Arrange airport pick up and drop off to quarantine accommodation
- Provide weblinks for quarantine accommodation (Airbnb)
- Quarantine Plan (a letter as an email attachment)
- Arrange delivery of a food box, welcome kit, SIM card and a pre-paid credit card if necessary
Post-Arrival Services:
Within the first 1-3 days, our intake team will conduct a settlement plan meeting via Teams to explain and provide information and resources regarding:
- Social Insurance Number (Service Canada location and contact info)
- Medicare and health system (after hour clinics, Hospitals, 911/811, private insurance, etc.)
- Transportation (Codiac Transpo, Taxi services) and driver’s license (SNB locations and contact info)
- Banking
- Housing
- Networking/volunteering/community activities, facilities, and resources
- Other community resources
- GST/HST
- Any other information you may be interested in
Pre-Employment
Pre-employment services focus on assisting individuals to develop vocational and life skills that increase the client’s employability through a variety of tools, resources, and one-on-one support. Our Pre-Employment services will help you with:
- Resumé building
- Job searches
- Interview skills
- Job readiness workshops
For further information, please contact preemployment@magma-amgm.org
Life skills Workshops
Life Skill Workshops are available to clients interested in developing skills that help them throughout the settlement process. There are currently 16 workshops available. Each workshop falls under a specified theme: Daily Living, Social Integration, Self-Awareness, & Mental Wellness. These are all relevant to helping participants find success in their transition to life in Canada. With these workshops in place, clients are given the opportunity to engage in their own self learning & develop interchangeable skills that will benefit them throughout the entire journey of building a new home away from home.
For more information, please contact lifeskills@magma-amgm.org
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is a program for New Brunswick employers to hire foreign skilled workers and recent international graduates who want to live and work in New Brunswick. As a Designated Settlement Service Provider Organization, MAGMA must work with the designated employers to provide needs assessments and settlement plans to all candidates, already residing in the country, who possess a formal job offer and whose potential employers have been designated by the province as eligible to participate in the AIPP. In addition, needs assessments and settlement plans are also required for all family members of the candidate who are 18 years old or over whether they are in Canada or in their countries of origin. The hope is that by offering needs assessments and settlement plans to the entire family, the families will be more aware of the wider support services available to them to assist with their integration into their new communities leading to an increase in retention.
For more information, please contact aipp-ppia@magma-amgm.org
Crisis Counsellor Services
MAGMA’s Crisis Counsellor offers support for all newcomers and immigrants navigating emergency situations (i.e. death of a loved one, suicidal thoughts, victim of crime, etc.). This service can help clients with managing stress, mental health concerns (i.e. depression, anxiety, grief, etc.), trauma memories, intimate partner violence, and relationship conflicts. The Crisis Counsellor provides short term individual counselling and support until other community services are available to help. They provide referrals and information about community services that clients may be searching for such as parenting, legal, youth programs, etc.
For more information or to get assistance please reach out to crisiscounsellor@magma-amgm.org
Language
has all English Language learning
needs covered.
Language
MAGMA’s language department provides newcomers with free English language classes funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Province of New Brunswick. Our classes are offered from beginner to advanced levels. They help improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is our general day time program but we also offer other specialized classes, such as our English Conversation Circle (ECC), our Professional English Language Training (PELT) and the Francophone International Student Retention Program (FISRP). Each week students learn and apply new, expanded English skills with their classmates. Instructors encourage active participation as well as completion of assigned homework.
Professional English Language Training (PELT)
The Professional English Language Training (PELT) is a 16-week program focused on learning English for the workplace and helping students with managing expectations for the Canadian workplace. Participants learn how to network, learn to conduct personal job searches and techniques, connect with professionals in their field of work, and receive cross-cultural training. Additionally, opportunities are provided to take part in mock interviews and develop soft skills with actionable feedback to improve performance.
English Conversation Circle (ECC)
English Conversation Circles ONLINE are open to all MAGMA clients (regardless of immigration status) wanting to learn English in the Greater Moncton Area. Two levels of Circles are offered: Beginner for those with a CLB 1-3 level and Intermediate for those with CLB 4+. To see what level you qualify for please complete the self-assessment at: Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA). If you would like to meet new friends, learn conversational skills with a qualified, experienced group facilitator please register by email: language@magma-amgm.org
Francophone International Student Retention Program
The Francophone International Student Retention Program (FISRP) prepares learners for the Canadian workplace. Students receive English Employment focused language instruction, Workplace Essential Skills training, career counselling, networking opportunities, visiting local businesses for guided tours, connections with other professionals from their field of study, and customized personal job search
LINC Home Study
The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Home Study is an English language training program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). LINC Home Study Canada provides free distance education for eligible newcomers who cannot attend LINC classes in person. To be successful in the program, you need at least 5 hours to study independently each week. You can choose to study either online (computer with internet access) or by correspondence (books and CDs). You are matched with a TESL-certified instructor for weekly one-on-one classes by telephone or VoIP. Your instructor will tailor your learning plan based on your needs, provide you with ongoing support and give you regular feedback on your learning progress.
Citizenship English Program
The Citizenship English Program is an 8-week course focused on preparing learners to pass the citizenship test. This class gives students the information they need to know to pass the citizenship exam. The students can learn and practice test-taking skills during the duration of the program. The class builds on English language skills at the CLB 4-5 level, but no CLB certificate is given at the end of the class. The course is designed to blend classroom learning and online learning. Each week student studies nine hours in class and study independently on course work for 6 hours, including about 3 hours of online work. To register you must have a minimum language level of CLB 4 or equivalent and have already applied for citizenship. Students will be provided with test preparation materials. Order your own copy of Discover Canada Study Guide here: Discover Canada – Download – Canada.ca
Care for Newcomer Children
is dedicated to the settlement and development of newcomer children and their families
Care for Newcomer Children
MAGMA CNC is dedicated to the settlement and development of newcomer children and their families. We promote and value individual cultural identity, while introducing our Canadian culture through our diverse programing.
Our goal is to provide newcomer children with stimulating and motivating environment in which they can enhance all aspects of their development. We want to make the children in our care feel safe and comforted in our home-like environment.
We strive on making the parents feel at ease while they are in class knowing that their little ones are being well taken care of.
We encourage the children to learn through play, experience, example, and guidance in a safe and loving environment.
We are determined to see the newcomer children successfully settled in their new home.
What do we do?
Language Department Support
We provide long term childcare to clients who are registered in one of our language classes and provide short term, drop in, childcare to clients who have meetings to attend to with settlement counselors.
Kindergarten Readiness
We provide a kindergarten readiness program to the children who are registered in long term care. We work with them on ensuring that they have the necessary tools to attend school in the fall of that year. We do anything from helping them write their names, to knowing their colors and numbers or simply being able to sit and listen to a story.
Community Partners
We partner with many organizations in the community to be able to provide family services to clients with children. We work with Talk with Me, The Family Resource Centre, The Moncton Public Library, Everything Early Years, AIS, Parle-moi and more.
Play Group
We have a Parent and Me playgroup that takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons where parents can come in, relax and chat with each other while their children take advantage of all the wonderful things that MAGMA CNC has to offer! **Please note that this has been put on hold due to Covid**
Community Connections
is responsible for connecting our clients and the greater Moncton area.
Community Connections
The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund provides micro-loans to newcomers and allows them to overcome financial barriers to upgrade their skills and/or acquire their licencing or certification. To check your eligibility, or for more information, please reach out to aiclf@magma-amgm.org
Skills Launch
The Skills Launch Immigrant and Refugee Youth Employability Project supports and guides immigrant and refugee youth through a 10-month employability project. It combines occupational and sector-specific orientations, workplace essential skills, and supportive work placements. The program supports young adult newcomers in their process to learn, explore, and succeed in New Brunswick and turn their Canadian job dreams into reality.
Designed for the specific needs of newcomers aged 18 to 30, Skills Launch puts its participants on the path to full-time work or further education and training. Over ten months, participants in the full-time program learn about Canadian workplaces and the local labour market, hone their job search and interview skills, study career-focused language, receive wellness coaching and get local work experience through a six-month paid placement.
For more information, or to apply, please contact: skillslaunchmoncton@magma-amgm.org
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) are committed to providing quality initial settlement services to newcomer families with school aged children. SWIS workers provide school-based information and referral services that are confidential, culturally appropriate, non-judgemental, and sensitive to the needs of the client.
Newly arrived families have access to:
Support with accessing school and community resources.
Linking newcomers with social and cultural services.
Supporting newcomers as they settle into their new school.
Volunteering with MAGMA
MAGMA has an active Volunteer program and are always looking for unique people with unique talents interested in furthering our cause and giving back to their community. If you would like to volunteer with MAGMA, please reach out to volunteer@magma-amgm.org or click here.
Youth Inclusion Coordinator
Our Youth Inclusion Coordinator provides support for newcomer youth in their settlement journey. Linking newcomers with community services, sports programs, and cultural events, our Youth Inclusion Coordinator ensures that youth are connected with the right program and service. If you would like to partner, or are interested in learning more about this service, please reach out to youth@magma-amgm.org.
