In North Bay there are a number of non-for-profit and for-profit organizations offering training services and language supports for residents within the North Bay area.

For additional guidance, please connect with the Economic Development Department at invest@investinnorthbay.ca or 705.474.0400 ext.2417.

Please note additional options may be available outside of this virtual tour. Please contact us if you would like to be added.

Description: Yes Employment Services is a Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program provider in North Bay. This is a free language training program for eligible adult learners.

Website: www.yesnorthbay.com/linc/

Email: ask@yesnorthbay.com

Phone: 705-476-3234

Immigration Status Served: Permanent Resident, Refugee (Individuals must be 18 years or older)

Please note, you are not eligible for LINC if you are a:
- Canadian citizen
- Refugee claimant
- Temporary resident (such as foreign student, foreign worker or visitor)

Delivery of Services: Bilingual, North Bay 

Description: An Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) provider in North Bay. There is a program designed for youth attending one of the Near North District Schools. There is also a program available for adults during September - June in both virtual and in-person class format.

Website: www.nearnorthschools.ca/laurentian-learning-centre/

Email: info@nearnorthschools.ca

Phone: 705-472-5419

Immigration Status Served: a learner must be an immigrant who is a resident of Ontario, is of legal school leaving age; and is:

• a naturalized Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a Convention refugee or a refugee claimant; or
• approved as a permanent resident, or their dependent, but who has not yet been processed to receive permanent resident status (e.g., individuals approved under the Ontario Immigrant Provincial Nominee program or the Canadian Experience Class); or
• admitted under a federal caregiver program with a pathway to permanent residency.

Delivery of Services: English, North Bay

Description: Provides 1 year Ontario College Certificate for eligible students who complete available English Language training.

Website: www.canadorecollege.ca/programs/english-for-academic-purposes

Email: info@canadorecollege.ca

Phone: 705-474-7600

Immigration Status Served: Study permit holder, Permanent Resident, Refugee, Canadian Citizen

Delivery of Services: English, North Bay

Description: Provides services to assist adults with their English literacy and numeracy skills.

Website: www.literacynipissing.ca

Email: staff@literacynipissing.ca

Phone: 705-494-9416

Immigration Status Served: All participants must be 18 years or older and have a current Social Insurance Number (SIN) to participate in programming. 

Delivery of Services: English, North Bay

Description: The Northeastern Ontario Multicultural Centre serves the settlement needs of newcomers to Canada (immigrants and refugees) in the Districts of Nipissing, Parry Sound, Temiskaming and Cochrane.

NBDMC services include:

• Settlement and Orientation
• Community Connections & Mentoring
• Interpretation & Translation (fee)
• English/French as a Second Language referrals (ESL/FSL)
• Permanent Resident Applications & Renewals
• Citizenship Assistance
• Social events
• Document Certification
• Employment Support
• Anti-Racism Lending Library

 Services, except translation and interpretation, are free.

Website: neomulticulturalcentre.ca

Email: info@nbdmc.ca

Phone: 705-495-8931

Immigration Status Served: All immigration statuses served.

Delivery of Services: Bilingual, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Temiskaming and Cochrane Districts

Description: Provides a variety of safety, first aid & CPR training through both in-person and virtual formats.

Website: www.sja.ca/en

Email: north.bay@sja.ca

Phone: 705-495-3626

Immigration Status Served: All immigration statuses served.

Delivery of Services: Bilingual, North Bay (Canada-wide)

Description: Provides a variety of safety, first aid & CPR training through both in-person and virtual formats.

Website: www.redcross.ca

Email: myrcsupport@redcross.ca

Phone: 705-472-5760

Immigration Status Served: All immigration statuses served.

Delivery of Services: Bilingual (English/ French), North Bay (Canada-wide)

Description: Provides a variety of safety, first aid & CPR training through a blended learning format (in-person & virtual).

Website: www.shockwaves.ca

Email: shockwavesmanager@gmail.com

Phone: 705-499-5934

Immigration Status Served: All

Delivery of Services: English, North Bay

Description: Provides a variety of health & safety and business-related courses through in-person and virtual class formats.

Website: www.algsafety.ca

Email: info@algsafety.ca

Phone: 705-223-0120

Immigration Status Served: All immigration statuses served

Delivery of Services: English, North Bay

Description: Provides a variety of health & safety and business-related courses thought in-person and virtual class formats.

Website: www.crsafetytrainingsolutions.ca

Email: admin@crsafetytrainingsolutions.ca

Phone: 705-223-7233

Immigration Status Served: All

Delivery of Services: English, North Bay (Ontario-wide)

Description: Provides health and safety training to mining and forestry products industries. Courses are available online and in-person.

Website: www.workplacesafetynorth.ca

Email: customercare@workplacesafetynorth.ca

Phone: 705-474-7233

Immigration Status Served: All immigration statuses served.

Delivery of Services: Bilingual (English/French), North Bay (Ontario-wide)

Description: Provides health & safety training and equipment to workplaces across Canada. Training is available online and in-person. A few training programs include First Aid, Working at Heights and Joint Health & Safety.

Website: www.heartzap.ca

Phone: Toll Free: 1-866-764-8488

Immigration Status Served: All immigration statuses served.

Delivery of Services: Bilingual, North Bay (Canada-wide)

Description: Provides health & safety training, workplace inspections and equipment to workplaces across Northern Ontario. Training is available online and in-person.

Website: www.transcanadasafety.ca

Email: info@transcanadasafety.ca

Phone: 1-833-580-3473

Immigration Status Served: All immigration statuses served.

Delivery of Services: North Bay (northern Ontario-wide), Bilingual