ISIS’ mission is to welcome immigrants and to work in partnership to offer services and create opportunities that enable them to participate fully in Canadian life.  ISIS is the leading deliverer of settlement services in Atlantic Canada and provides the full range of programs and services to 3,500+ immigrant clients annually in 34 communities across Nova Scotia. ISIS is also the primary contact in Nova Scotia on refugee, settlement and immigration issues for 2,000+ organizations, employers, government departments and individuals annually.

With over 120 staff members from over thirty countries of origin, ISIS is the largest immigrant-serving agency in Atlantic Canada.  ISIS’staff is dedicated, diverse, highly professional, qualified and experienced in their field. More than 80% of the staff have lived and worked internationally as well as in Canada, adding a wealth of cross-cultural understanding and competence. 

Working with numerous partners, ISIS serves clients with a clear focus on the goal of social and economic integration.  Programs and services range from refugee resettlement to business counselling, from literacy-level English language training to integrated language and pre-employment programs for specific professions. As well as offering direct, client-centred services, ISIS works to create a truly welcoming community. Over 600 trained and active volunteers assist staff in keeping ISIS firmly linked with business, community groups, other service agencies and former clients.