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Science World – Future Playgrounds Networking Event – May 28
Science World has recently opened the Creative Technology Gallery, to recognize and celebrate Vancouver as a central hub of creative video game talent. Inspired by this gallery they are running an exciting panel and networking event, Future Playgrounds: Exploring Careers in BC’s Video Game Industry. This panel event will bring together several professionals in the industry to share their thoughts on the opportunities and impacts of emerging new technologies in the sector, as well as their advice for navigating the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of video game development.
Event details:
- Date: May 28, 2024
- Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
As the Applied Computer Science course, we’re eager to extend this invitation to BCIT students. This opportunity will be an enriching evening, providing an opportunity to delve deeper into the video game industry and connect with industry professionals. While this is a paid event, we’re pleased to offer a special student rate of $10!
For tickets, please contact the Program Coordinator at compBSc@bcit.ca to receive an e-invitation.
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Invitation Summer School on Cross Reality
Sommer School on Cross Reality 2024
Greetings from Austria! We are happy to inform you that we will host a Summer School on Cross Reality from July 1 – July 6.
Application is now open. Thank you for informing your students about this opportunity.
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The Summer School on Cross Reality will be held 1 – 6 July 2024 at our School of Informatics,
Communications and Media in Hagenberg. It gives you an excellent opportunity to
enhance your knowledge and at the same time explore Upper Austria, meet new people,
sketch ideas and expand your network internationally (www.fh-ooe.at/summer-school2024).
Target Group:
PhD students and Master’s students with a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree
in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Media Informatics and related fields
to join us for this international event!
Why participate?
– Broaden technical and scientific knowledge
– Earn academic credit (3 ECTS)
– Improve intercultural skills
– International contacts
– Creativity, fun and experience
Language of instruction: English
Venue:
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
School of Informatics, Communications and Media (Hagenberg Campus), Austria / Europe
with different trips
Costs:
€ 350,- including tuition fees and excursions for non-partner universities
Free for students from partner universities!
Housing and meals are not included!
All students have to bear the travelling costs!
Application:
Once you decide to apply for the Summer School, please send an e-mail to international@fh-hagenberg.at
You will then receive a personalized registration link to our online application portal where the following documents need to be uploaded:
- Current CV/Resume
- a 2-4 page position paper (details: www.fh-ooe.at/summer-school2024)
- Transcripts of Records
- Passport Scan
Application deadline: 30th April 2024
Please note that due to limited capacities a total of four students per institution can be considered. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of the review and selection-process by end of May 2024.
Acceptance decisions will be made exclusively based on the students’ qualifications and the fit with the offered specialization. Competitive entry: We reserve the right to decline applicants.
Please note that it is the student’s obligation to take care of visa arrangements for entry and the duration of their stay in Austria. For information about the visa requirements check the OeAD website https://oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence/
2024 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge – April 2nd
One week left to submit!
2024 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is due next Tuesday, April 2nd!
The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is an annual contest aimed at providing support and funding to BCIT students who have “bright ideas”. Any full time or part time student can submit a bright idea. Working on a great capstone or class project?
Have your own invention or business idea? Even if you have an idea that isn’t fully developed, that’s okay.
The top prize in each of these three categories is $3000: entrepreneurship, applied research, and sustainability!
Enter now. Deadline is Tuesday, April 2.
Check out the website for more info: www.bcit.ca/innovate
Questions? Email Antoinette_Jackson@bcit.ca
INNOVATEwest Tech & Innovation Conference
Come compete at INNOVATEwest Tech & Innovation Conference and represent BCIT at the DEEP TECH RACETRACK Sponsored by AWS! Work along side mentors from AWS and compete with other schools and for prizes (Up to 20 teams.) Network with potential hiring managers, leaders and check out the latest Tech Innovation and companies from The Pacific Northwest. Happy Hour Socializer included at the end of the day!
1 Week Prior (TBD) – 1.5hour Virtual Training Workshop
Day 1 (April 16th) 1.30pm-4.30pm Trial runs
Day 2 (April 17th) 1.30pm-4.30pm Race Competition
Day 2 (April 17th) 4.30pm-4.40pm Winners Announced
Day 2 (April 17th) Happy Hour Socializer 4.45pm-5.30pm
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
When: April 16th & 17th 2024
Included: Expo Pass
Please email cynthiavg@bcit.ca to sign up (limited spots available)
White Hat Cyber Crew – Student Club
A new student club, “White Hat Cyber Crew” or WHCC was started by a student in INCS, and the faculty sponsor is Umme Salsabil.
If you’re interested in joining, their email/discord/Instagram are listed on the SA clubs page:
BC Tech Scholarship Program
TIA 2024 – Technology Impact Awards
Up to $3500 for each scholarship.
Deadline is April 15, more information in the link above.
Become a Peer Tutor
Peer tutors are high-achieving BCIT students who have completed at least 2 terms. They help other students understand course concepts and develop learning skills in difficult academic subjects. Writing tutors work one-on-one with students to help them develop the capacity to plan, organize, write and revise various types of assignments and assist in areas such as correct and concise language and citations.
Information on how to apply is available on the Learning Commons website.
2024 ITS Student Intern Hiring
IT Services is , once again, starting the 2024 IT Student Intern Hiring process. We’re hoping to attract first-year CST, CIT, CISA, ECET and ITMG Students for these positions and are hoping that you can help us distribute this posting to the instructors in your programs, who can then pass this along to their students.
Key dates are:
- 2024-March 29 – deadline for applications
- 2024- mid April – interviews will be conducted
- 2024-June-03 – start date for new student interns
More information about these positions and how to apply can be found in the attached job posting.
If there are any questions regarding IT Student Intern hiring, please feel free to email ITS_student_hiring@bcit.ca.
Women in STEM – event at DTC March 6
Women in STEM
Panel Discussion and Networking
Wed, Mar 6, 2024 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
BCIT Tech Collider, 555 Seymour St, Vancouver
Free entrance. Registration required.
The Consulates General of France, Germany and Switzerland in Vancouver invite you to the BCIT Tech Collider for an engaging evening filled with thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities.
Connect with STEM researchers and industry professionals, ask questions during our panel discussion and get inspired! Learn about study, research, and work opportunities in STEM fields for young women in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Canada.
The panelists will discuss the role of women and what measures need to be taken today and, in the future, to encourage young women to pursue a career in STEM.
Panel Discussion:
- Iris Dillman, PhD, Astrophysicist, Research Scientist at TRIUMF
- Gabrielle Tournaire, PhD student at UBC
- Anabel Chuinard, Senior Data Scientist at Audette
- Andrea Frisque, PhD, P.Eng, Dean, School of Energy at BCIT
- Jennie Moore, PhD, Director, Institute Sustainability at BCIT – Moderator
To register, please visit Women in STEM’s Eventbrite page.
SCWIST Wonder Women Networking Evening 2024
Whether you’re studying STEM, curious about it, or just looking to grow your professional network: The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) and Science World are thrilled to invite you to our Wonder Women Networking Evening!
This FREE event takes place on Whova on Tuesday, March 5 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm PST.
Designed specifically for university students, early career professionals, and those considering a career change, you’ll connect with some incredible “Wonder Women” in STEM who are successful in their fields and passionate about sharing their expertise with the next generation of STEM professionals.
This event was created for those who identify as women in STEM fields, due to a lack of networking opportunities for women. To further our goal of supporting those under-represented in STEM, we invite participants and mentors who identify as trans, genderqueer, non-binary, two-spirit, or gender questioning as long as the framing of the event as a women’s networking space does not feel incongruent with your identity.
We’ll be using Whova for a few rounds of networking between attendees and Wonder Women. Each Wonder Woman will have their own virtual networking table to discuss their field(s) of expertise with attendees.
Register for the event for free here
NOTE: If you are not able to attend the event after signing up, please email us at events_coordinator@scwist.ca ASAP so that we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist.
And read all about last year’s event here:
WINTER 2024 BURSARIES – JANUARY 30 DEADLINE
This is just a reminder about the upcoming January 30 bursary deadline.
Information and instructions for our new online application are available for students at https://www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/awards-scholarships-bursaries/bursaries/
Coming soon: Peak Leadership 2024!
Registration is now open for our exciting annual Peak Leadership program! Over the course of six weeks in the Winter term, this award-winning program is designed to equip you with hands-on leadership experience that enriches your resume and positions you as a standout candidate in the eyes of employers.
During this engaging program, you will:
- Connect with Industry Leaders: Network with experts from diverse industries.
- Discover Your Unique Strengths: Participate in a StrengthsFinder workshop to understand your personal strengths and learn how to leverage them effectively.
- Practice Creativity in a Teamwork Challenge: Apply Design Thinking skills, sharpening your resourcefulness, innovation, and presentation abilities.
- Build New Connections and Have Fun: Meet new people, build lasting connections, and most importantly, have a great time while doing it!
Check out the full schedule of events and read about the program details: https://www.bcitsa.ca/careerservices/students-and-alumni/peak-leadership/
Sign up early to reserve your spot—registration will stay open while spaces remain.
- Program is free and open to BCIT students and alumni.
- Great opportunity for participants to build their resume, talking points for job interviews.
- Events are every Thursday evening, and they are all catered (food is provided)!
- Great way to network with industry leaders AND to meet new people on campus.
Cybersecurity Panel (Vancouver Tech Journal & Lighthouse Labs) – Monday Oct 23
On Monday, the Vancouver Tech Journal is co-hosting an engaging panel on cybersecurity in downtown Vancouver with industry professionals – and we’d love to host some of your students. We’ve created a free student ticket here. I’m hoping you’d consider sharing it with your student community.
From Classroom to Cyber Frontline: Real-World Stories of Battles in Cybersecurity
Hosted in collaboration between Vancouver Tech Journal and Lighthouse Labs, this event will bring together cybersecurity specialists ranging in healthcare, legal and tech industries to discuss real-world challenges during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
This engaging conversation will explore cybersecurity prevention strategies, what skills are needed in the industry, and Canada’s position on the global cybersecurity stage.
More details here: https://lu.ma/zh79do63
Global Skills Opportunity Award – Funding to Study Abroad
The Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) is funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in partnership with British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
For more information please check out the International Mobility page on the BCIT website.
BCITSA | Tech Career Fair | October 3, 2023
BCITSA Career Services is excited to kick-off the Fall term by hosting our annual Tech Career Fair! This an industry focused event filled with job opportunities for BCIT computing students and alumni to meet with hiring managers and industry professionals. Through the career fair, attendees can connect with local tech employers, find out what jobs they are currently hiring for, and gain industry insights on the hiring process and employer needs.
When: Tuesday October 3, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: BCIT Downtown Campus, Tech Collider- 2nd Floor
Event Registration Link: Tech Career Fair Fall 2023 | Downtown Campus | October 3, 2023 – Career Services (bcitsa.ca)
Additionally, we’re providing various prep resources listed below students/alumni can sign up for:
Resume Clinic
Drop-in resume review taking place at the BCIT Downtown campus- Tech Collider (2nd Floor ). Students are encouraged to bring a physical or digital copy of their resume.
Professional Headshots
Free professional photographs for BCIT students and alumni. BCITSA Career Services will be providing brief Linkedin profile reviews.
- Downtown Campus | Professional Headshots | September 20, 2023 – Career Services (bcitsa.ca)
- Burnaby Campus | Professional Headshots | September 27, 2023 – Career Services (bcitsa.ca)
Career Fair Prep Drop-In Sessions
Students can book a 15 min appointment if they have any last-minute questions about the Tech Career Fair.
Career Fair Prep Workshops:
Workshops cover how to best prepare for a career fair, list of employers in attendance, and networking tips.
Vancouver Tech Journal Live with Jason Fried
Thursday, September 21
Vogue Theatre
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Register here: https://lu.ma/jasonfriedstudentreg
Jason Fried is the co-founder and CEO of 37signals, the creators of project management software Basecamp and email platform HEY. He also co-wrote the New York Times bestselling book Rework, about which Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had this to say: “If given a choice between investing in someone who has read Rework or has an MBA, I’m investing in Rework every time. A must-read for every entrepreneur.”
IN THE NEWS:
- Jason Fried of Basecamp on the Importance of Writing Skills (New York Times)
- This CEO thinks it’s crazy to work more than 40 hours a week (CNN)
- I’m Jason Fried, CEO of Basecamp, and This Is How I Work (Lifehacker)
Fried pioneered the idea that four-day workweeks could actually drive productivity (“When there’s less time to work, you waste less time.”). And nearly a full decade before COVID opened the world’s eyes to telecommuting, Fried and co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson wrote Remote: Office Not Required, the classic guide to working from home. Fried is an innovator, a trailblazer, and a movement-maker.
On September 21, 2023, Fried joins Vancouver Tech Journal and special guests at the Vogue Theatre for an in-depth conversation on technology, the big ideas changing business, and what it all means for the future of entrepreneurship.
Vancouver Indie Game Dev Meetup
Apeirogon Games is hosting a game dev meetup and is inviting our students to join:
https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-indie-game-dev-meetup/events/293828585/
There is a $10 sign up fee which is refunded to those who attend.
Women in Communications and Technology BC Speed Mentoring Event
We are able to provide free tickets to BCIT students with the code BCITFREE. The Eventbrite link is attached here.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, May 31
- Format: In-Person at BCIT’s downtown campus
- Theme: Becoming Your Own Advocate – navigating personal advocacy and strengthening leadership skills in the workplace.
TIMES:
- 5:30 pm-6:00 pm – Introduction
- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm – Speed Mentoring Session
We are pleased to share that this event’s mentors will be:
- Vanessa Heim (President, Brenco)
- Marianne Zakhour (CEO & Co-Founder of OrderBot)
- Chloe Hronopoulos (Sales Director, Tundra)
- Brandy Kawulka (Founder, Abris Construction & Wood Be Art)
- Meghan MacDonald (Operations Manager, Mott Electric)
- Marissa Nobauer (Director, Reconciliation Strategy & Indigenous Connectivity, TELUS)
- Mirela Gutica (Option Head of Technical Programming & Faculty, BCIT).
Upcoming Events
By Kim Regler
Industry Panel: Employer Insights on Hiring
Nov 9th 4 – 5:30, Virtual
- Insider tips from HR and recruitment professionals from SAP, Telus, Best Buy, and Grant Thornton
Global Relay Open House – BCIT invitation
Nov 23rd, 4:30 – 7:00 PM, in-person at their head office
- Please see attached flyer for more details
Eventbrite Link (Unique for BCIT)
Industry Panel: Exploring Careers in Data
Nov 30th 4 – 5:30, Virtual
- Students will navigate career pathways by hearing from professionals in different data-related fields
Registration will be live next week here: https://www.bcitsa.ca/careerservices/events/
Jan. 2023 Part Time Courses Open for Enrollment Now
By Kim Regler
Hi BTECH students,
In case you didn’t know, you can now enroll yourselves in the January part-time courses. You will still need to have the pre-requisite courses, if applicable, beforehand, and you will need to contact the Coordinator(cstbtech@bcit.ca) to get an approval code. Look for the course(s) you’re interested in on the website for day and time offered first.
Events with the Vancouver Tech Journal
By Kim Regler
You may be interested in attending two upcoming events put on by Vancouver Tech Journal. See links below for topics and event details.
BCIT currently has a partnership with the Vancouver Tech Journal, and they have offered us a discount code for our students. It will let you register for upcoming in-person events at 50% off the rate. The discount code is bcit
November 8: #vtjtalks: Vancouver’s D2C Ecosystem
December 6: #vtjtalks: Grading Vancouver’s Innovation Economy in 2022
Lululemon Technology event – Oct.27th, 6:30-8:30pm
By Kim Regler
The lululemon Technology Team is inviting you to their “Welcome to Technology” event on Oct 27th 2022, Thursday, 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM.
The goal of this event to give an opportunity & platform for those students who are in Technology/Engineering space, or interested to pivot their career to Technology/Engineering space to directly hear from lululemon team on all the cool things we do in Tech space.
This is not a hiring event, but an opportunity for students to understand different career paths they can explore in lululemon and also learn about lululemon technology space and growth.
The event is 2 hour long with a formal panel discussion with our amazing engineering team, followed by guidance on how to apply for a job at lululemon from Talent Acquisition team.
We will also be providing space for networking between students and lululemon employees.
Where: lululemon Store Support Centre (SSC) 1818 Cornwall Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1C7
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-to-technology-vancouver-tickets-427613572707
Free Game Development Competition
By Kim Regler
The Student Game Award for 2022 is currently open for submissions. This students-only game development competition is free to participate and organized in collaboration by the Game Development World Championship (GDWC) and Autodesk.
Who can participate?
Students of all fields are welcome to participate, all they need is a game made as a student project between January 1st 2022 and February 28th 2023. Participation is easy as the competition is fully online and no travel is required.
What can they win?
The Student Game Award offers students visibility & recognition in a global community and among games industry professionals. Five best teams will be rewarded, with the winning team getting Autodesk licenses and exclusive career coaching session from industry veteran.
Where to participate?
You can find the Student Game Award here: https://students.thegdwc.com/
Submissions close on February 28th 2023.
Financial Support to Study Abroad
By Kim Regler
Interested in financial support to study abroad? See more info at the links below.
The Global Skills Opportunity Award for Year 2 – (July 01 – March 31, 2023) is now open for application.
The Global Skills Opportunity Award is funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in partnership with British Columbia Institute of Technology, and is administered jointly by Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). While open to all Canadian or Permanent Residents, the program targets underrepresented students who identify as Indigenous, low-income students, and students with disabilities. To assist BCIT students with the cost of study or work integrated learning abroad, selected participants may be eligible to receive up to CAD $10,000.00 per student. The amount of funding you qualify for is determined based on financial need, the length of your international experience, and destination costs.
This funding can be put towards the BCIT SoB+M summer field schools in 2023 which can sometimes count for elective credit.
Games Industry event – opportunity for industry exposure
By Kim Regler
Hi Games BTECH students,
We have been contacted by the organizer of XDS, “the only annual international games industry event”, who is looking for volunteers for their event, with the perk of being able to attend the event during downtime. See links and contact information for more details. Although the event isn’t till the fall, you might want to contact them soon if you’re interested. This message has also gone out to other BCIT computing students.
We are in search of energetic student volunteers for various shifts over the course of four days of our conference on Sept 6 (set up day) and Sept 7-9 (3 show days). The event takes place at the Parq Vancouver, and would give your students exposure to professionals and industry knowledge sharing.
The types of people we are looking for include:
- Those with knowledge and interest in the world of videogames
- Friendly, reliable, approachable
- Willing to volunteer at least x2 4 hour shifts during the course of the 3-4 days
The types of roles they will be filling are:
- Event set up – placing signage, assisting exhibitors/sponsors with finding their booth, etc.
- Ambassadors/directional staff – helping attendees find meeting rooms, greeting attendees, etc.
- Check in staff – assisting at Registration during peak times
- Wednesday evening event – way finding and ambassador tasks for new arriving guests
During their downtime, volunteers are welcome to attend the presentations and panel discussions.
Note that we do have COVID health & safety protocols in place that all staff and volunteer must follow. More info here.
Students can email our Volunteer Coordinator, Robert Morrison (volunteer@brandlivegroup.com) with the following information:
Full Name:
Email Address:
Mobile #:
Availability between Sept 6-9, 2022
Please include “XDS 2022 Volunteers” in the subject line. We will respond to candidates in order to schedule shift assignments.
Apple – Web Engineer and iOS/macOS Engineer Job Postings
We have multiple openings for software engineers to join the iWork engineering team to either develop for Apple platforms (iOS/Mac), or web engineers (front end or full-stack) to assist with iWork on iCloud.
We’re hiring across three locations: Vancouver, BC, and in the US in Pittsburgh, PA, and Vancouver, WA.
We’re open to any level of experience, but candidates must have solid computer science fundamentals and be willing to learn iOS development.
Links to job postings:
Web Engineer — https://apple.co/3xdVrWJ
iOS/macOS Engineer — https://apple.co/3GsnFSv
Exploring Data and Analytics Careers | Industry Panel and Breakout Networking
Exploring Data and Analytics Careers | Industry Panel and Breakout Networking
Wednesday, March 23 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | ONLINE
Attending Industry Pro’s
- Eva Yu, Data Engineer @ Infoblox – BCIT alumnus
- Ryan Tabeshi, Data Intelligence and Reporting Analyst @UBC – BCIT alumnus
- Lluvia Menzies, Data Analytics and Reporting Specialist @ Richie Bros. – BCIT alumni
- Sirak Ghebremusse, Production Engineer @ Industrial Light & Magic
- Peter Croubalian, Product Manager, People Analytics @ AppyHere
Professional Headshot Day – Burnaby Campus
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2 pm – 6 pm
- Free LinkedIn photos with a professional photographer
High Tech Career Fair (no registration needed – drop-in anytime)
Wednesday, April 27th | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | IN-PERSON at BBY Campus
- We are excited to welcome employers back to campus at 4 small, industry-themed career fairs (10 employers each) in SE2 building. Attending employers and more details to come on our website.
Microsoft Innovation Workshops
Microsoft Garage (i.e., their ‘hackspace’) is offering three workshops focused on innovation. The three workshops are planned for April, July, and September. BCIT students/alumni are invited to attend one, two, or all three workshops–doing so will earn them an invitation to Microsoft’s hackathon later in September. Students/alumni can earn a microcredential from Microsoft for their resume/LinkedIn, plus network and collaborate with students from other post-secondaries. Registration Link
Student Innovation Challenge
The 2022 Student Innovation Challenge is running until April 22.
If you have a great idea for an innovation or business, please look at the link above for more information.
The Challenge has 3 Categories:
- Entrepreneurship (Innovative ideas, entrepreneurship, and commercial products)
- Applied Research (Innovative project solving a real world problem)
- Sustainability (Innovative idea or project contributing to sustainability)
Cash prizes in each category are:
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- 1st Prize – $5,000
- 2nd Prize – $1,500
- 3rd Prize – $500
Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit (VIPSS) – Passes Available
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Northeastern University – Vancouver are excited to announce our Title Sponsorship with the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit (VIPSS) in Vancouver on March 9-11, 2022
Additional information can be found on the Linkedin posting.
Student passes are available:
Please contact swilson40@bcit.ca through the BCIT Centre for Digital Transformation to register.
Position: Instructor, App Dev – Summer 2022
SFU is hiring students to run Coding Camps over the summer. This may be a good position for level 1 and 2 students as the instructors are not required to be versed in a specific coding language as they will be using the drag and drop platform Thunkable.
Details of the position and application instructors are included on the job posting. Please apply directly at: https://coursys.sfu.ca/forms/apsc-science-alve-2021-summer-hiring/
Be a Tutor – Now Hiring For September 2022
The Learning Commons team are happy to inform you that their recruitment campaign is now underway for Peer Tutors for the Fall term. Peer tutors are high-achieving, upper-level BCIT students. They help other students understand course concepts and develop learning skills in difficult academic subjects. Writing tutors work one-on-one with students to help them develop the capacity to plan, organize, write and revise various types of assignments and assist in areas such as correct and concise language and citations.
Information on how to apply is available on the Learning Commons website. The cut-off date for applications is April 4th.
Wonder Women Networking Evening – March 9
SCWIST: the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology, alongside Science World, are thrilled to be hosting our annual Wonder Women Networking Evening on March 9!
This event is for STEM-oriented women who are either university students, early career professionals, and/or those considering a career change.
For more info and registration, please visit: https://wwne2022-scwist.eventbrite.ca/
BCIT Presentation Idol
Registration is now open for Presentation Idol! https://www.bcit.ca/presentation-idol/
This year, the preliminary round will be via video submission. Presentations should be 6-8 minutes long, and the deadline for submitting a video is February 28 OR when we’ve got 24 submissions, whichever is first.
The championship round will be in-person (assuming that’s possible) on Wednesday, March 30.
While Idol is “Lite” this year, the prizes are still great:
- First place $1000
- Second place $750
- Third place $500
- Sustainability $300
- Innovation/Original Project $300
EA Company Tour
Electronic Arts Virtual Company Tour will take place on February 23rd, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. This will be a great opportunity for students/alumni looking to get into the gaming industry.
Attached is the registration form and our Instagram page to stay up to date with announcements about this as well as upcoming events!
For registration of BITMAN x EA Virtual Company Tour, click here
For more information about BITMAN Association and its events, click here
UBC Okanagan’s Annual Hackathon – BC Hacks
The CSCU is hosting the third iteration of UBCO’s annual hackathon BC Hacks from February 5-7, 2022. BC Hacks 2022 will be attended by talented developers from all across the world and is a great opportunity for students to learn, code, and network.
I am linking a detailed breakdown of the event if you want to learn more about the event.
Event highlights:
- Theme – Diversity in Tech and Entrepreneurship
- Virtual
- Attended by 12+ organizations
- CAD 6000 in prizes.
- Technical and job search-related workshops
- No experience required
- Free to join
- Open to university students and recent graduates
- Powered by MLH
Business & Tech Career Fair | Wednesday, January 26th | 2:30 – 6:30 PM (drop in anytime)
There will be 25 companies hiring for tech and business-related roles. The list of companies, resources, and tips to prepare for the event, and registration can be found at the event page: https://www.bcitsa.ca/careerservices/students-and-alumni/careerfair2022/
Here are a few of the participating companies:
BCAA
Ensemble Systems Inc.
Fortinet Technologies Canada Inc
Harvest Builders
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
Safe Software Inc.
Skybox Labs
New CST BTech Program Head
I’d like to announce that as of Jan 4 2022, I will be moving on from the Program Head role, to become the new Associate Dean of Computing. I am very pleased to stay in BCIT Computing, and I hope that I can continue to support you and the other programs, and make some positive changes as the AD. I will still be around, and my office is still SW02-129 in Burnaby, although I’ll be going downtown more often.
The new Program Head Student Success for CST B.Tech is Mirela Gutica (Mirela_Gutica@bcit.ca). Mirela already knows CST B.Tech as the current Program Head Curriculum, and also teaches CST B.Tech courses in Part Time Studies. I’m confident that she will be able to support you well.
It’s been a pleasure, CST B.Tech! I am just an email away.
– Donna
(donna_turner@bcit.ca)
Portfolio Panel & Review
We’re excited to bring back the Portfolio Panel & Review event by popular demand for Computing and Business + Media students and grads.
This event is for students who:
- Want to create a portfolio to showcase their design and development work, and want advice to get started
- Have built a portfolio to showcase and want feedback to improve it
Attending industry professionals have experience in 3D Animation, Graphic Design, Product Design, UX Design, and Frontend Development. 3 are BCIT graduates from Graphic Design, New Media and Web Development, and CST
Wednesday, December 1st 3:00 – 5:00 PM | ONLINE EVENT
- 3:00 – 3:45 | Industry Panel – Tips & Tricks for Creating a Porfolio
- 3:50 – 4:45 | Review Session – Submit your portfolio for professional feedback or attend as an observer
- 4:45 – 5:00 | Q & A
Register through Career Track
BCIT – Summer Field School
In 2022, the Schoolf of Business + Media is offering the Summer Field School programs again.
CST BTech students are eligible to receive field school credits towards the General Education and Management elective requirement.
Additional information and contact details are included in the link above. If you have any questions specifically to CST BTech students attending the field school, please contact me.
Austrian and Italy Field School
Dates: June 26 – July 16, 2022
Cities: Vienna, Vicenza, Milan, Bologna, Trieste, and Venice
Company visits: Ludwig Reiter, Lamborghini or Ferrari, Illy Caffe, Ducati, McArthur Glen Outlet, Chiarli Winery, Giorgio Armani, FRAU, Bisazza Mosaico, Fincantieri Yachts, Nonino Distillatori S.r.l, United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna, and Granarolo
Cultural visits: Museum of Applied Arts, Albertina Museum, Belvedere Palace and Museum, The Opera House in Vienna, Andrea Palladio’s Teatro Olimpico and Villas, UNIBO, and wine tasting
Courses: 1. GLBL 5001 – Luxury Marketing and 2. BCST 5035 – Global Storyteller
Japan Field School
Dates: July 24 – August 11, 2022
Cities: Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Yokohama and Tokyo
Companies: Daimon Sake Brewery, Kirin Brewery Company, Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, Tower Knives, and Toyota
Cultural visits: Cup Noodles Museum, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Japan Mint Museum, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Museum Mejiji-Mura, Nagoya Castle, Umeda Sky Building, and Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Courses: 1. GLBL 5002 – Business Innovation and 2. GLBL 4010 – Visual Culture of Japan
Belgium and the Netherlands Field School
Dates: July 24 – August 6, 2022
Cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent, Bruges, and Antwerp
Companies: ING, Heineken, Port of Rotterdam, Gouda Cheese Factory, Neuhaus Chocolatier, Antwerp Diamond Centre, Brewery De Halve Maan, and Plopsa
Cultural visits: Gravensteen Medieval Castle, Historic Centre of Bruges, and Gouda Canals
Course: 1. RMGT 5007 – Demystifying Risk: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
Career Edge HR/ Recruiters Special event on Zoom Tues Nov 9 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Career Edge HR/ Recruiters Special event on Zoom Tues Nov 9 4:30 – 5:30 PM Open to all BCIT Students
Want to know what hiring reps are looking for in a job applicant? Four hiring managers and human resource specialists from different industries will share their perspective and advice on job search and career development in this one-hour Zoom session.
Join us with all your questions and chat directly with:
- Maureen Dakin, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Versacold Logistics
- Rishi Appadu, Human Resources Business Partner at IBI Group
- Angela Foraaunet, Human Resources Advisor at Public Service Commission of Canada
- Spencer Robins, Sales Development Manager at Tipalti
Register for the free Career Edge panel on Nov 9th to learn how to navigate the world of work.
Career Edge HR/ Recruiters Special Event
Career Edge HR/ Recruiters Special event on Zoom Tues Nov 9 4:30 – 5:30 PM Open to all BCIT Students
Want to know what hiring reps are looking for in a job applicant? Four hiring managers and human resource specialists from different industries will share their perspective and advice on job search and career development in this one-hour Zoom session.
Join us with all your questions and chat directly with:
- Maureen Dakin, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Versacold Logistics
- Rishi Appadu, Human Resources Business Partner at IBI Group
- Angela Foraaunet, Human Resources Advisor at Public Service Commission of Canada
- Spencer Robins, Sales Development Manager at Tipalti
Register for the free Career Edge panel on Nov 9th to learn how to navigate the world of work.
Virtual Tech Career Fair | Oct 27th | 2:30 – 6:30 PM (drop in anytime)
There will be 15 companies, all are hiring for tech-related roles, and they are hosting both info sessions and 1-on-1 chats. The list of companies, resources, and tips to prepare for the event, and registration can be found at the event page: https://www.bcitsa.ca/careerservices/techfair/.
Network Engineering at Facebook Event – Oct 18
You’re invited to join us as we explore Network Engineering at Facebook. This event will be an information session followed by a panel of speakers across different teams that work in Network Engineering at Facebook. Please RSVP and submit your questions using the event page link below.
- Time:Monday, October 18th at 12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
- Location:Virtual – Zoom
- Good to know:This event is being hosted online. Instructions on how to join will be sent the day before the event.
Event Page (RSVP): http://networkengineeringatfacebook.splashthat.com
Password: N3TWORKING
Please make sure to click RSVP if you can attend! Following the event – we will send sign-ups for our “Ask Me Anything” 3:1 Sessions on October 22nd with an employee!
Join Us for Some Casual Conversations at the English Lounge
English Lounge is now up and running! Come by if you would like to:
- Practice your spoken English.
- Learn some new expressions.
- Meet people and make friends!
Cyber Awareness Month
October is Cyber Awareness Month and this year BCIT is excited to have partnered with the Canadian Center for Cyber Security to provide information and resources to support BCIT’s community and promote the importance of staying safe and secure online. There are a number of virtual events that are now open for registration on the BCIT Be Cyber Aware website.
What is new this year?
We invite you and your team(s) to join Let’s Spot a phish challenge this October, a month-long phishing campaign challenge, open to all attendees who register and attend the October 1st launch. Spot all the phishing emails in October, by sending them to phishing@bcit.ca, and you will be entered into a draw to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.
Register and learn more about this year’s virtual cyber awareness learning sessions:
- October 1: Keynote by Canadian Center for Cyber Security (CCCS)
- October 7: Phishing Campaign Workshop
- October 13: Data Privacy and Security in the Time of COVID-19
- October 28: The Evolution of Crypto Crime
Each virtual session will end with a prize draw, so make sure to register for a chance to win some great prizes, and on the final day we’ll be giving away a grand prize – Lenovo Smart Tab M10 with Dock, if you attend all four events. All attendees will also receive a certificate of attendance after completing all the learning sessions.
Thank you for your continued efforts to improve cyber security at BCIT and we look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Cyber Awareness events.
DATAJAM – Sep 18-25, 2021
Vancouver Datajam 2021 is a virtual one-week, hackathon-like event where participants develop their coding skills and met other members of the community. Participating groups includ RLadies, PyLadies, SFU Scientific Programming, Data for Good and Women in Data Science.
More information can be found on their website – https://www.vancouverdatajam.ca/
Invitation to Apply: Hackathon 2021
Would you like to be part of the solutions that transform the way agri-businesses manage their supply chain and make a real impact by supporting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals? If so, apply now for the #LKDForum 2021 Hackathon, an online hackathon organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the European Training Foundation, and WorldSkills International.
The #LKDForum Hackathon will bring together 20 young professionals and 10 industry experts to form 5 teams, who will rise up to the challenge to develop the best solutions that can help the industry to generate less waste, carbon emissions, and reduce energy consumption. If you are under 30 and have the skills and experiences in Web Technologies, Graphic Design, App Development, Game Development, Marketing and Communications, or have vocational training backgrounds that are related to the “green industry” (e.g. water management, renewable energy), you are welcome to apply as “young professionals”.
If you are industry experts who are from vocational training institutions or representatives from companies that are going through green transition and have a tracked record of their sustainability achievements, you are welcome to apply as “mentors”.
The team that develops the best solution will receive EUR 4,000 cash prize, the second best will receive EUR 2,500 cash prize, and the third winner will receive EUR 1,000 cash prize.
Apply now – applications close on 12 September 2021.
The overall event schedule is as follows (the exact times will be announced later based on the geographic locations of the selected participants):
* Day 1: 20 September: Kick-off (one hour briefing) and online ideation (two-hour co-creation)
* Day 2: 23 September: Hackathon part I (eight hours)
* Day 3: 24 September: Hackathon part II (four hours) followed by a live demo and an award ceremony
IT Jobs! Thursday, Aug 19 Online TECH Event
Join us for a meet and greet with 2 leading employers, FORTINET and ELECSYS!
Learn about career pathways and exciting opportunities our featured guests are hiring for: Web Developer, Software Developer, Embedded Developer, QA Specialists, IT Engineers, Technical Support, Curriculum Development, AV or IPS Analysts, SOC Analyst, Product Management, Security Systems Technician, Junior Security Systems Technician, Installation Helper, and MORE!
REGISTER TODAY! https://bit.ly/TECHEVENT
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 19th
Time: 1:30pm – 3pm
Platform: GoToWebinar
Feel free to call 236.818.1759 should you require assistance or have questions about the event, as well as job search, financial and training support.
Social Media Contributors Application
Are you passionate about content creation and want to further your social media skills? We’re searching for new and current students to help contribute to BCIT’s online community. We want you to share your experiences as a student and what life at BCIT is really like.
In this opportunity, you’ll get paid to create posts, videos, stories and blogs for the BCIT’s social channels. Does this sound like you? Apply today for the Fall term: https://bit.ly/3i3atsF