About Us
Who We Are
Building Multicultural Communities is a group of diverse professionals dedicated to enhancing newcomer community engagement. Our agency was established in 1987 as a nonprofit organization to serve and work with newcomers to facilitate their settlement and integration into Canada.
We offer a wide range of services and learning opportunities to connect newcomers to a better future in the ever changing Canadian society.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance self-sufficiency, self-reliance and capacity of individuals and families by strengthening their abilities through support programs, information and skills development, and participation in society.
Our Values
Inclusiveness, Fairness and Equity. Respect and Value for Diversity. Collaboration and Teamwork. Respect for client’s Privacy and Confidentiality. Accountability to our clients, stakeholders and partners.
Our Commitment
Providing high levels of client satisfaction in delivering culturally responsive and client-centered programs that are accessible, efficient, and effective. Increasing social sustainability by bringing key stakeholders together to identify the trends, gaps in services and meeting the current and emerging needs of the society. Balancing financial sustainability by aligning it with organizational mission and vision, by diversifying its funding base, and by building a stronger financial foundation for its services.
Meet our Staff
- Arif Iqbal – Chief Executive Officer [Acting]
- Jimena Merlo – Senior Director, Integrated Community Services
- Nasir Javaid – Director, Finance
- Monica Atwal – Director, Employment & Strategic Partnerships
- Ashraf Jassani – Manager, Settlement & Case Management
- Manal Ali – Manager, People & Culture
- Kashif Hussain – Data and Operations Manager
- Rodrigo Merlo – Manager, Youth & Wellness Services
- Aliyah Rico – Associate Manager, Employment Services
- Ujala Smreen – Associate Manager, School & Library Services
- Ravdeep Basra – Associate Manager, School Services
- Kamaljot Dhillon – Coordinator, Employment Services
Meet our BMC Board Members
- Cleve Battick – President
- Delfin Palileo – Vice President
- Masroor Mufti – Treasurer
- Imran Qureshi – Secretary
- Zafarullah Chaudhry – Board Member
- Lise Brisebois – Board Member
- Ahmed Iqbal – Strategic Advisor
