Immigrant Advisory Group (IAG)
Application Form

BVIP is seeking enthusiastic foreign-born residents of the Bow Valley to join the Immigrant Advisory Group (IAG).

Working alongside the BVIP Partnership Council, the Immigrant Advisory Group (IAG) meets to help implement BVIP's 2019-2023 Integration Strategy, and identify and respond to emerging integration challenges.

This is not a paid opportunity, but we can help with transportation costs.

Who Should Apply?

Please apply to join the IAG if:

You were born outside of Canada
You now live in Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Exshaw, Harvie Heights, Lac Des Arcs, Dead Man's Flats, or Kananaskis
You believe a diverse and inclusive community is a healthy community
You are interested in helping your community
You feel comfortable communicating in English in a supportive and friendly environment

What Do IAG Members Do?

Meet at least 4 times a year
Advise on the activities of BVIP from the perspective of newcomers.
- (Example: Making recommendations about BVIP priorities, helping to plan activities to build a welcoming community, contributing to marketing campaigns, suggesting new partnerships, and more.)
Share information between BVIP and community groups
Help recruit new IAG members throughout the year
Help elect IAG chairpersons and liaisons to the BVIP Partnership Council
Promote the work and values of BVIP through friends, community channels, and networks
Act as champions of welcoming and inclusive communities

How To Apply

Please complete the application form below. Once we receive your application, we will contact you with more information.
The BVIP Executive Committee will review your application. We aim to recruit a diverse membership, which reflects the Bow Valley community.
If your application is accepted, you will be invited to attend an Immigrant Advisory Group meeting.

For more information, please contact us.

Member Benefits:

Experience — Volunteering is valued by Canadian employers, and this opportunity will allow you to demonstrate communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to community building. Participation in BVIP will look great on a resume!
Professional development — You will play an important role in the creation of the Bow Valley settlement strategy and will learn and practice group decision making processes, policy making, diplomacy, leadership, strategy, and communication skills. Some training opportunities may be provided.
Knowledge — You'll learn about how immigrants settle into a new country and what communities can do to help newcomers succeed. You'll also learn more about your community, including programs and resources that are available locally.
Connections — This is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and network with people from across the Bow Valley, including representatives of a variety of agencies, employers, and governments.
Giving — BVIP is an action-focused initiative determined to make a real difference. If you want to help newcomers and your community, here's your chance.
Fun! — We can't promise every meeting will be fun, but we do our best -- and we provide snacks to help fuel the creative process!

Immigrant Advisory Group (IAG)

Application Form

The Bow Valley Immigration Partnership welcomes members of all backgrounds.

We ask many questions on this application form so that we can ensure people with different experiences can participate in the Immigrant Advisory Group.

We will share your answers only with BVIP's Immigrant Advisory Group Recruitment Committee.

If you would like to apply to join the Immigrant Advisory Group, please complete the application form below. For help with this form or to apply by phone, please contact us.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email address

Phone number

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Personal pronouns

Which pronouns do you use to reflect your gender identity?

She / her / hers

He / him / his

They / them / theirs

Something else

How old are you?

Where do you live?

In what country were you born?

What country did you move to Canada from? (If different than your country of birth)

How long have you lived in Canada?

How long have you lived in the Bow Valley?

(Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Exshaw, Harvie Heights, Dead Man's Flats, Lac Des Arcs, or Kananaskis)

What is your immigration status in Canada?

What languages do you speak?

What is the highest form of education you have completed?

If you completed post-secondary school, what was your main subject of study?

Do you have children who are in school in the Bow Valley?

If you are currently employed, what industry do you mostly work in?

Are you involved in any groups in the Bow Valley?

If you are involved, or have been involved, with any social, sports, cultural, religious, non-profit, or other community groups in the Bow Valley, please list those here.

Why are you interested in joining the Immigrant Advisory Group?

Briefly describe why you would make an excellent Immigrant Advisory Group member.

Can you commit to volunteering for at least 12 months?

Can you commit to attending IAG meetings 4 times a year?

How did you find out about BVIP?

Protecting Your Information: We are collecting this personal information under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, section 33(c). This information will be used for the purposes of the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership (BVIP). If you have any questions about how we collect or use this information, read our Privacy Policy or contact Natasha Lay at bvip@banff.ca or on (403) 431-0705.

Immigrant Advisory Group (IAG)Application Form