Immigrant Women Services Ottawa

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa This is a page for supporters of Immigrant Women Services Ottawa, and we encourage open discussion and invite you to share your opinion.

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) services include:

-Crisis Intervention and Counselling Services
-Language Interpretation and Translation Services
-Settlement and Integration Services Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is a community-based social service agency providing the highest quality of culturally appropriate services to immigrant women and their children. We create opportunities for women as they integrate and settle into a new society, rebuild their lives after violence and achieve their personal goals.Every year, over 2,000 women and their children are helped by IWSO’s dedicated and talented staff who are assisted by volunteers. By participating on this page, you are agreeing to our commenting policy, outlined below. We reserve the right to delete posts on our page containing any of the following elements:

- profanity
- misinformation
- spam
- off-topic / irrelevant
- personal attacks
- promoting violence
- promoting illegal or questionable activities

If you repeatedly violate this policy, you will be removed from our page. If you become a bother to our supporters, since this is a supporter page first and foremost, you will be removed. Again, we encourage open discussion, which includes disagreement, but we will not tolerate harassment or taunting of our supporters. We appreciate your cooperation and support, and look forward to connecting with each of you, our loyal supporters! If you have a question regarding this page or anything on it, please contact us here: http://www.immigrantwomenservices.com/contact-us/

Thank you!

IWSO present our next Tea and Topics online session:Credit & Confidence: Build It. Understand It. Protect It.The session...
09/16/2026

IWSO present our next Tea and Topics online session:

Credit & Confidence: Build It. Understand It. Protect It.

The session will be presented by the Community Committee – Credit Center Adjudication, Unsecured Lending Team at TD and will provide participants with helpful information about understanding, building, and protecting their credit.

📅 Date: September 22, 2026
🕜 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
💻 Location: Online
🗣️ Language: English
👩 For women only

Registration can be completed using the QR code on the attached flyer or this link :

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kiPP_FU8T26CUmew1stw_w

We look forward to welcoming you.



Become a Menstrual Equity Volunteer with IWSO!⁠⁠Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is looking for community voluntee...
09/16/2026

Become a Menstrual Equity Volunteer with IWSO!⁠

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is looking for community volunteers to help lead important conversations about menstrual health and equity across Ottawa. ⁠

Through our Menstrual Equity Project, volunteers will help deliver free workshops to organizations, schools, and workplaces—dispelling stigma, promoting safe menstrual hygiene practices, and empowering women and girls to advocate for better access to care.⁠

Who can join?⁠
✨ Community members passionate about making a difference⁠
✨ No medical background required—we provide full training!⁠
✨ Facilitators who can present in English, French, Arabic, Dari, or Farsi are especially welcome.⁠

Help us create more open, informed, and equitable conversations about menstrual health in our community.⁠

Interested in volunteering? Scan the QR code to register!⁠

IWSO IS HIRING!Child Care Worker - Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) ProgramImmigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is loo...
09/15/2026

IWSO IS HIRING!

Child Care Worker - Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Program

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is looking for a caring and dedicated Child Care Worker to join our Care for Newcomer Children Program.

📅 Position: Part-time — 30 hours/week
🗓️ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: In person
📆 Contract: September 2026 – 2027
👩‍💼 Reports to: Manager, Settlement and Integration Services
💰 Salary: $23–$26/hour, based on experience

✨ What we offer:
A comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits, RRSP contributions, and generous leave entitlements.

If you’re passionate about supporting newcomer children and helping create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Application deadline: September 16, 2026

To review the job description and submit an application, please use this link:

https://immigrantwomenservices.bamboohr.com/careers/29

Join IWSO and help make a difference in the lives of newcomer women, children, and families.

There is still time to apply before the deadline this afternoon!IWSO IS HIRING!English Conversation Circle FacilitatorIm...
09/14/2026

There is still time to apply before the deadline this afternoon!

IWSO IS HIRING!

English Conversation Circle Facilitator

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging English Conversation Circle Facilitator to join our Settlement and Integration Services team.

🕐 Job Type: Part-time — 20 hours/week
📅 Contract: September 2026 – September 2027
💻 Location: Hybrid
📝 Position: Temporary, covering maternity leave
👩‍💼 Reports to: Manager, Settlement and Integration Services
💰 Salary: $27.30/hour

✨ What we offer:
A comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits, RRSP contributions, and generous leave entitlements.

If you’re passionate about helping newcomers build confidence in their English communication skills and connect with their community, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Application deadline: September 14, 2026

👉 To review the position details and apply, please use this link:

https://immigrantwomenservices.bamboohr.com/careers/30

Join IWSO and help create welcoming opportunities for newcomer women to learn, connect, and thrive.

Free Menstrual Health & Equity Workshops from IWSO!⁠⁠Now is the time to understand menstrual equity! ⁠⁠IWSO is offering ...
09/12/2026

Free Menstrual Health & Equity Workshops from IWSO!⁠

Now is the time to understand menstrual equity! ⁠

IWSO is offering free workshops on menstrual health and equity for organizations and their clients across Ottawa.⁠

What’s included?⁠

✨ 1.5–2-hour interactive session⁠
✨ In-person or virtual options⁠
✨ Real menstrual product samples⁠
✨ Free take-home pamphlets and information guides⁠
✨ Free menstrual cups and menstrual underwear⁠

Together, we can dispel stigma, learn safe menstrual hygiene practices, and empower people to advocate for menstrual equity.⁠

Scan the QR code for more information and to register!⁠

Have questions? Contact Joy Otundo, Menstrual Equity Project Coordinator, at [email protected]

This project is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.⁠

Check it out... IWSO's new Fall schedule is now available!Please note a Knitting Club has been added on Wednesdays from ...
09/10/2026

Check it out... IWSO's new Fall schedule is now available!

Please note a Knitting Club has been added on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Art classes have been moved from Mondays to Thursdays.

The G1 Driving Test in Farsi is currently paused.

Now is the time to try something new.



There is still time to register!Free Computer Courses for Immigrant Women in September & October!Immigrant Women's Servi...
09/09/2026

There is still time to register!

Free Computer Courses for Immigrant Women in September & October!

Immigrant Women's Services Ottawa (IWSO) is pleased to announce its free computer course program for September and October, designed for:

✅ Immigrant women
✅ Permanent residents
✅ Convention refugees
✅ Live-in caregivers

💻 Courses available in person and online!

There's always something new to learn – don't miss this opportunity to develop your digital skills and boost your confidence.

📅 Register now!

To register, contact Iskrena at [email protected]



IWSO IS HIRING!English Conversation Circle FacilitatorImmigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is looking for an enthusias...
09/08/2026

IWSO IS HIRING!

English Conversation Circle Facilitator

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging English Conversation Circle Facilitator to join our Settlement and Integration Services team.

🕐 Job Type: Part-time — 20 hours/week
📅 Contract: September 2026 – September 2027
💻 Location: Hybrid
📝 Position: Temporary, covering maternity leave
👩‍💼 Reports to: Manager, Settlement and Integration Services
💰 Salary: $27.30/hour

✨ What we offer:
A comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits, RRSP contributions, and generous leave entitlements.

If you’re passionate about helping newcomers build confidence in their English communication skills and connect with their community, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Application deadline: September 14, 2026

👉 To review the position details and apply, please use this link:

https://immigrantwomenservices.bamboohr.com/careers/30

Join IWSO and help create welcoming opportunities for newcomer women to learn, connect, and thrive.

Address

219 Argyle Avenue, Suite 400
Ottawa, ON
K2P2H4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16137293145

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