Wellington County welcomes you!
With seven municipalities surrounding the City of Guelph, Wellington County offers newcomers to Canada a diverse experience of small cities life as well as a 2,610km2 landscape also providing a rural feel. With its diversified economic sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and creative industries, the County offers great employment opportunities for recent graduates and trained professionals. Additionally, numerous support service agencies are ready to help you settle down and feel welcomed in our great communities.
Come to Wellington County, your home away from home.
Local Supports
- Wellington County Settlement Services - a programme is to assist newcomers to Canada access community services and adjust to life in their new community.
- Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington - providing responsive and diverse settlement programs and services to help new Canadians integrate into the social, economic and organizational life of the community.
- Guelph-Wellington Local Immigration Partnership - responsible for bringing the Guelph and Wellington County and community stakeholders together in support of immigrant integration.
- Newcomer Centre of Peel - a multi-service agency that assists the entire newcomer family in achieving settlement.
- Business and Career Opportunities
- University of Guelph's International Students Experience - a hub for supporting the development and learning needs of undergraduate and graduate international students by allowing you to seek support and advice during your studies.
- Conestoga College Career Centre - your one stop for personalized support. Services and resources are available at no cost to the job seeker or graduate.