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CPABC: CPA Next – Accounting X Technology (Wed Jan 28)

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CPA Next: Accounting X Technology networking event will be held on Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026. This is a complimentary in-person networking event organized by Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) and Vancouver Tech Journal.

Purpose of the Event

CPAs aren’t coding the next big app — they’re engineering the financial strategies that power tech innovation.

CPA Next: Accounting X Technology is designed to inspire prospective CPAs, career changers, students, and early‑career professionals by showcasing how the CPA designation intersects with technology.

Join us for an evening exploring where accounting meets technology — and how founders and CPAs are building the next generation of smarter businesses. Come and learn how CPAs are playing a critical role in helping tech companies scale and thrive in a rapidly changing economy from automating finance functions to enabling smarter, faster decision-making

We’re thrilled to present an outstanding lineup of industry leaders who are eager to share their insights and experiences with our attendees:

  • Lisa Payne, INETCO Systems Limited
  • Parv Subramani, CPA, R&D Partners
  • Rudolph Korompis, CPA, CA, Fingarde
  • Jonathan Martin, Hiive
  • Trini C., EarthDaily

🔗 Register here: CPA Next: Accounting x Technology

Career Services Jan 2026 Events

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Headshots and LinkedIn Review Days 

If you’re looking to get that professional headshot LinkedIn picture just right, the BCITSA’s Career Services will be providing professional headshots to BCIT Students and Alumni

This is a FREE service so come prepared to say ‘cheese’! A Career Specialist will be available to give you ‘tips and tricks’ for your LinkedIn Profile.

  • Burnaby Campus | January 14, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Register Here
  • Downtown Campus | January 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Register Here

 

Resume Clinics

Drop-In Support (15-20 min)

Drop by the Tech Collider at the Downtown Campus, or the Great Hall in SE02 on Burnaby Campus with your resume in hand or register to save your spot and receive instant feedback and suggestions from one of our Career Specialists. (Pre-registration is not mandatory, but if you do register, you will receive reminder emails)

  •  January 13th, 2026 | Downtown Campus | 11:00 AM -12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Register Here
  • January 15th, 2026 | Burnaby Campus | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Register Here

 

Career Fair Preparation Workshop

How to prepare for BCITSA’s Career Fairs:

Attend an interactive session where best practices will be shared on how to prepare for the upcoming career fairs. Learn how to impress employers, stand out, and land a job at BCITSA’s January Career Fairs.

January 15th, 2026 | Virtual MS Teams | Career Fair Prep | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Register Here 

 

BCITSA Jan Career Fairs

Take the next step on your career journey!

Join us – and employers eager to meet you – at our next career fair event.

It’s a great way to:

  • practice confidence in a setting made for conversation & questions.
  • gather insider tips to boost your job search.
  • explore opportunities while growing your network of industry contacts.

Be there — experience what’s possible!

 

BCIT Burnaby Campus

  • Business and Tech Career Fair | January 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

For more info on participating employers and preparation workshops, check out our Jan Career Fairs 2026

DevOps Reimagined: AI-Native, Agent-Driven, Future-Ready – Nov 26

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DevOps Reimagined: AI-Native, Agent-Driven, Future-Ready, Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 5:30 PM | Meetup

Details

Join us for the November 26, 2025 Vancouver DevOps Meetup as we explore how AI is reshaping the DevOps landscape.

We are thrilled to feature two visionary sessions:

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The AI-Native SDLC – Reinventing Software Delivery
Software development is undergoing its biggest shift since the invention of programming languages. Simply adding AI to legacy SDLCs yields marginal gains. The real leap? Starting fresh. Discover how the AI-Native SDLC transforms developers into orchestrators of AI-powered delivery. Prompts become primary artifacts, and systems evolve themselves. Learn how forward-thinking teams are achieving 5–10x velocity gains—and why the time to act is now.
Speaker: Andre Kaminski, Head of Advanced Technology Solutions at WorkSafeBC and author of Blending with Dragons.

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Agentic DevOps – AI Across the Value Stream
Agentic DevOps introduces AI agents as active collaborators across the SDLC—from planning to operations. This session explores real-world use cases, demos GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, and shows how to accelerate delivery while reducing cognitive load.
Speaker: Chris Gagne, Senior Solution Engineer at Microsoft, known for making complex DevOps and AI topics actionable and inspiring.

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Do not miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.

Logistics

  • Hosted at Microsoft – Google Maps
    7th Floor
    155 Water St.
    Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7
    Doors will open at 17:30 for registration and networking.

Seats are limited for this exclusive event, so do not miss out! Kindly RSVP only if you plan to attend in person. And please remember to cancel your reservation if your plans change.

Canada Life + Lime Connect DevOps & Technology Internship & Scholarship Award

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As you may know, the Canada Life + Lime Connect DevOps & Technology Internship & Scholarship Award application is now open!

Canada Life is offering a Summer 2026 Internship in Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, or London ON, plus a $5,000 CAD scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year,  for undergraduate students with disabilities who are pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree/certification/or equivalent education.

For details and application access, students can click here. Applications are due on Tuesday, January 13th!

For students who would like to learn more and have their questions answered,  join us for our information session next Wednesday, November 12th at 12:00pm ET.

CITSA Future Forward Cybersecurity Tech Panel & Networking – Nov 26

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BCITSA Future Forward Cybersecurity Tech Panel & Networking event – Wed. Nov. 26 3:30pm-5:30pm

This is the perfect chance to catch up and hear from industry professionals as they share their insights, experience, and career tips to break into the field. Join us in our interactive panel session followed by a small-group networking session.

📅Nov 26, 2026

🕐3:30 – 5:30 PM

📍Tech Collider, BCIT Downtown Campus

Snacks and refreshments are provided, so come hungry for both knowledge and snacks! Register here

Cyber Hackathon

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October 24, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
 KPMG Ignition Center | 777 Dunsmuir St 12th Floor, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K3

Welcome, cybersecurity enthusiasts and creative problem-solvers!

Prepare to outwit and outmaneuver the competition in a battle of strategy. Create a team of up to four people, or if you’re feeling ambitious, try to crack the code solo.

The hackathon is designed with flags ranging from basic to advanced levels, ensuring challenges for both beginners and those ready to tackle more advanced levels. You’ll face off against your peers in challenges that span application security, infrastructure protection, reverse engineering, steganography, the art of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and the enigmatic world of cryptography. Focused on Operational Technology (OT), we’ve crafted an immersive setup that mirrors the intricate landscape of IT and OT components. This includes Wi-Fi access points, servers, HMI (Human Machine Interface), PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), and more.

In this immersive environment, your skills will be put to the test as you navigate the challenges and vulnerabilities that arise when the digital and physical worlds converge.

The hackathon will conclude with an award ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the participants. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team of this hackathon, along with the bragging rights of being the 2025 Cyber Hackathon champions.

Event Agenda
  • 8:00 am – 8:30 am: Cyber Technical Hackathon – Registration
  • 8:30 am – 8:45 am: Cyber Technical Hackathon – Instructions and kickoff
  • 8:45 am – 11:45 am: Cyber Technical Hackathon – Competition (three hours)
  • 11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Hackathon winner announcements and acknowledgements
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Networking reception
Think you can hack it? Register today and get ready to put your cyber skills to the test!

EA Tech Night – October 9th

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Electronic Arts (EA) will be hosting an EA Tech Night – Meet, Learn, Connect on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at our EAV campus located in Burnaby.

This event will bring together 100+ top students from across the Lower Mainland for an inside look at EA. Students will connect with our hiring managers, intern alumni, and recruiters, while gaining practical insights into careers in technology.

Event Highlights:

  • Hear from EA intern alumni and local hiring managers during a panel + Q&A
  • Network 1:1 with recruiters and business leaders across front end, back end, full stack, AI/ML, data science, and product
  • Learn about our internship program, resume building, and EA’s culture
  • Explore the EA Vancouver office
  • Enjoy pizza, refreshments, and a raffle prize draw

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
🕠 Time: 3 – 5 PM
📍 Location: EA Campus – Located near the BCIT Burnaby campus
🎯 Audience: Computer science and related program students

– please note that space is limited and although we will do our best to accommodate, only selected students will receive a confirmation email

Please apply through the application form: Expression of Interest

Ocean Hackathon – October 17-19, 2025

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We invite all ocean lovers, technology enthusiasts, and innovators to join Ocean Hackathon®2025, a 48-hour ocean data marathon that will take place October 17 -19, 2025, in Victoria, BC.

Using real data related to the ocean and coastal environments, teams will develop creative solutions and prototypes, aimed at the preservation and smart use of marine resources.

Teams from around the world participate in the event.

SoCAS Dean’s office will cover the ferry costs of up to 6 individuals who would join interdisciplinary teams for this challenge.

Please contact the BSc Program Coordinator if interested.

ISACA Vancouver OneInTech Scholarship – Apply by May 6, 2025

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Scholarship details:

  • Open to students pursuing a degree in Information Systems, IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT Audit, Compliance, or Governance, who thrive on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Scholarship amount: CAD 2,000 for each recipient.
    • ISACA Career-building bundle included, featuring:

    • ISACA student membership
    • A course from the ITCA or CET certification
    • Conference registration
    • ISACA’s mentorship program

The application deadline is May 6, 2025. For more details and to apply, students can visit the following link: Scholarship Application Portal.