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:

  1. You were born outside of Canada

  2. You now live in Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Exshaw, Harvie Heights, Lac Des Arcs, Dead Man's Flats, or Kananaskis

  3. You believe a diverse and inclusive community is a healthy community

  4. You are interested in helping your community

  5. 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

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How To Apply

  1. Please complete the application form below. Once we receive your application, we will contact you with more information.

  2. The BVIP Executive Committee will review your application. We aim to recruit a diverse membership, which reflects the Bow Valley community.

  3. 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.