Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

Procurement Nova Scotia / Selling to the Provincial Government
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
The Government of Nova scotia wants to help smaller and diverse businesses sell to the government. Join us to hear from Alexa Vodicka, from Procurement Nova Scotia, to find out about the opportunities available in selling to the provincial Government. Procurement Nova Scotia is here to make it easier for smaller businesses to bid on provincial contracting opportunities. Join us to learn how to sell goods and services to the province, and how you can navigate the process to find opportunities.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Online Computer Training
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses:

Outlook II
Jan 14- Jan 15, 2 classes, 2 hours
Wednesday, Thursday, 6 PM –8 PM
PowerPoint
Jan 16-Jan 21, 4 classes, 2 hours
Everyday, 6PM – 8PM
LinkedIn
Feb 23-Feb 24, 2 classes, 2 hours
Monday, Tuesday, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Excel II
Mar 2-Mar 9, 6 classes, 2 hours
Everyday, 10 AM – 12 PM

For more information, please contact:
Basam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca

Workshop for parents
2026-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
How to support your child when life feels hard?
Come and learn how to help your child feel confident and happy. Together, we will explore how to create a safe, stable, and supportive home environment.
In this research-based program you will learn:

How to help your child feel calm and more confident
How to continue to build trust with your child/ren
How to recognize symptoms of stress that might affect your child
Practical strategies that you can use at home

For more information and participation, please contact: arodriguez@isans.ca

Marketing Foundation for Business Growth
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
This session will focus on building a strong marketing foundation for small businesses. We will cover logo and brand identity, brand story, online presence, marketing collaterals, and how to create a clear and consistent marketing message. Join us to understand the foundation of strong branding, learn how to create a clear brand story, know how to build an effective online presence, learn the essential marketing materials every business needs. Understand how to communicate a clear marketing message that connects with clients
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Business Plan and Ideation
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Ideation is the first phase of starting a business, and a business plan can help organize ideas and develop a roadmap for success. A business plan can help you organize your thoughts and identify gaps in your knowledge
Join us for this session to gain an understanding about ideation and business planning and its importance for business success.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
2026-02-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Online
February 2 till April 3, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 pm
This course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers.
In this course, you will:

Learn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada
Connect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada
Improve your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Participate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University

To attend this course, you must:

Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+
Be able to attend online

Classes:

Two online classes per week
Plus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork
Next dates are:

Mar 2 – May 1 9:00 – 10:30 pm

Eligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees, CUAET & MOME23 holders, AIP & RNIP participants, PPs under section 95 of IRPR, Citizenship holders, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit
For more information or to register online please go to our website
You can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.

Nova Scotia Business Culture
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Understanding business culture is an important part of business success. Do you want to strengthen your knowledge of Canadian culture? Do you want to become more familiar with Nova Scotia business customs?
Join us for this workshop to gain an understanding of Canadian Business Culture and doing business here in Nova Scotia.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Statistics Canada – Data and Surveys for Business
2026-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Statistics Canada provides key data on Canada’s economy, society, and environment. In this online session, Thérèse Nguyen, Data Ambassador, will show you how to navigate the Statistics Canada website and find business-relevant data to support planning, financing, and location decisions.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Introduction to Entrepreneurship- I
2026-02-19 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Thinking about starting your own business? Join this free two-part workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs. Part, one covers the characteristics, challenges, and benefits of entrepreneurship, steps to start a business, and how to evaluate your idea. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to build a successful business in Nova Scotia.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Waste Management for Businesses
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Running a business in HRM and need guidance on waste management? Whether you’re starting out or looking to improve, this workshop will help you understand your responsibilities for collecting, sorting, and disposing of waste. Learn about available resources and best practices with Cyndi Fraser, Waste Resource Education Officer at Solid Waste Resources (SWR).
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Introduction to Entrepreneurship- II
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Thinking about starting a business? Join this free two-part workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs. Part two covers business registration, legal structures, licenses and permits, business planning, finances, taxes, and available supports at ISANS—everything you need to launch and grow a business in Nova Scotia.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
2026-03-02 21:00 - 22:30 | Online
March 2 till May 1, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm
This course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers.
In this course, you will:

Learn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada
Connect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada
Improve your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Participate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University

To attend this course, you must:

Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+
Be able to attend online

Classes:

Two online classes per week
Plus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork

Eligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees, CUAET & MOME23 holders, AIP & RNIP participants, PPs under section 95 of IRPR, Citizenship holders, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit
For more information or to register online please go to our website
You can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.

Procurement Canada- Selling to the Federal Government
2026-03-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The Government of Canada wants to help smaller and diverse businesses sell to the government.
Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), as part of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), is here to make it easier for smaller businesses to bid on federal contracting opportunities. Join us to hear from Paul Gerin, Outreach Officer with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC). He’ll explain the ways PAC can help you to better understand how the government buys goods and services, and how you can navigate the process to find opportunities.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Customer Service in Nova Scotia
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Do you want to connect with your customers and increase business in Nova Scotia?
Build customer service skills to increase your customer relationships. Helping you build loyal and long-term customers and in turn build profitable businesses. Join this session to learn the key aspects of professional customer service skills.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Networking for Success
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
This session will give you an overview of networking practices in Nova Scotia. Join us to learn about: What business networking is and is not, the 10 rules of networking, Eight Commandments of Networking, how to use business cards, where to find local networking opportunities, and more! Join us, to learn the key aspects of networking for success in Nova Scotia
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Getting your Business Online
2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Master the essentials of establishing and optimizing your digital presence. Join us with RBC and learn why being online matters and explore the key building blocks of digital success: the basics of creating a website, selling online, marketing your business digitally, and using social media effectively.
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Business Communication in Nova Scotia
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Do you want to connect with your customers and increase business in Nova Scotia? Would you like to understand how effective communication skills will help in your business and life? This session is for you!
Join us to learn the key aspects of written and verbal communication skills for business and increase your confidence and accuracy to create an impact!
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Business Plan and Ideation
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | ISANS Mumford, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, B3L4P1
Ideation is the first phase of starting a business, and a business plan can help organize ideas and develop a roadmap for success. A business plan can help you organize your thoughts and identify gaps in your knowledge
Join us for this session to gain an understanding about ideation and business planning and its importance for business success
To attend this session, you must:

Be an ISANS business client
Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+
Be able to attend in person

Register using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form
If you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at business@isans.ca

Interprofessional Communication
2026-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
April 14 – May 29
This online course helps healthcare professionals improve their communication skills for working on a Canadian healthcare team. The activities support cultural and language development enabling students to practice interacting professionally, respectfully and effectively with other healthcare professionals.
This course focuses on the culture and language elements of five interprofessional competency domains:

Values and Ethics
Role and Responsibilities
Teams and Teamwork
Interprofessional Communication
Conflict Management

The Interprofessional Communication course gives students opportunities to learn and practice the skills, techniques and language related to these five interprofessional competency domains with other healthcare professionals in the class.
The course is for 7 weeks and there are two online classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00. Students also need to do 7-8 hours of independent study with the online materials. You will need a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 6 or higher.
If you are interested in learning more or registering, please contact our language advisors lsla@isans.ca
