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FSCT 7005 – Solving a Crime Scenario! (prereqs: FSCT 7001 & FSCT 7002)

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Students put their crime scene skills to the test in FSCT 7005! Their mission: to solve a crime scenario, then testify their findings on the stand in this hands on law course at BCIT.

The journey begins with FSCT 7001 (offered in the Fall term for students enrolled in: FS ACert or BTech, CIA BTech, and DF&C ACert or BTech programs).  This course is followed by FSCT 7002 in the Winter term and finishes with FSCT 7005 in the Spring/Summer for those in the FS ACert/BTech and CIA BTech programs.

Apply to one of these exciting programs today to receive some of the best education in Forensic Investigation!

 

 

 

 

Safer Schools Together – Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Threat Analyst

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Safer Schools Together

We are the first company chosen to deliver provincial Violence Threat Assessment & Preventing Bullying Training to schools and communities in Canada.

Using best practice from the field of Student Violence Threat/Risk Assessment, we show you how to collect data and “connect the dots” – providing you with the tools necessary to prevent needless tragedy and violence.

Also offered are comprehensive prevention and intervention strategies to assist school districts and professionals with the identification, tracking and intervention of negative influences.

Position Summary

  • The Data Analyst / OSINT Threat Analyst is responsible for conducting social media scans and producing monthly reports of any concerning and worrisome content. Analysts are also expected to conduct scans and produce reports for clients on an as-needed basis.

Key Performance Competencies

  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
  • Proficient with social media and other online platforms
  • Strong judgment skills displaying critical thinking, problem-solving & decision making
  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong ability to grasp new concepts, strategies, and initiatives
  • Detail-oriented and organized; ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • In-depth knowledge and interest in current affairs; intellectual curiosity
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Collaborative and willing to contribute to a team environment.
  • Self-motivated; ability to work independently
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Willingness to examine disturbing information, including but not limited to content that is graphic, violent, sexual and/or racist in nature
  • Ability to determine the reliability and/or authenticity of sources and content

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Keep up to date with the latest trends in social media while maintaining a high level of proficiency in current social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.)
  • Ability to extract accurate information from social media platforms and prove its relevancy, linking key subjects.
  • Monitor social media sites to identify subjects, current events, and emerging trends
  • Communicate professionally with clients providing immediate responses to client requests and producing reports with a high degree of accuracy (and without errors)
  • Work on-call shifts where clients must receive responses within 30 minutes of their request.
  • Ability to travel as work requires
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Willing to undergo a criminal record check

Education, Training, and Experience

  • Post-secondary diploma/degree in a relevant field, plus 2 to 3 years of research/analytical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Solid knowledge and skills with related applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, content management systems, social media platforms, etc.
  • Proven communications skills with a demonstrated ability to research, analyze, plan and execute effectively and with impact
  • Extensive knowledge of social media platforms and their inner workings
  • Ability to present and convey findings clearly, particularly in regards to the explanation of complex findings to a less technical audience
  • Strong writing background and some experience with internal communications preferred

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands of typical office positions are expected. The ability to sit and perform terminal/computer work for lengthy periods is expected. Accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

  • Office environment made up of other threat analysts, the Administrative Team, and Senior Leadership
  • Business casual attire

Application:

Resume / Cover letter to:

steve_corbeil@saferschoolstogether.com

Closing date:

The posting is active until the position is filled.

 

 

BCIT Forensic DNA Lab – Webinar on Latest Forensic DNA Technology!

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The BCIT Forensic DNA Laboratory is working on validating the Verogen ForenSeq Signature Prep kit. This kit is run on a Next-Generation Sequencer and is able to not only analyze a number of forensic DNA markers simultaneously but also able to provide hair and eye colour as well as ancestry predictions for forensic samples.

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, Jason presented a webinar with Verogen about their new enhanced buffer for the kit and how it helps rescue challenging bone samples that are negatively impacted by PCR inhibitors.

Click here to watch the webinar!

 

 

West Van Police – Purchasing & Supplies Coordinator (closing: Apr 15/22)

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Purchasing & Supplies Coordinator – Permanent Full Time

The West Vancouver Police Department is looking to fill one (1) Permanent Full-Time
Purchasing & Supplies Coordinator position.The Purchasing & Supplies Coordinator position is responsible for the proper purchase, receipt, storage, and inventory control of a variety of supplies and materials.

The successful applicant will possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Inventory Control,
Purchasing and Administration; supplemented by related education, OR a suitable combination of
education, training, and experience.

Applicants must possess excellent communication skills in order to be effective in requesting and
delivering information; strong planning and organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize multiple
tasks; a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, efficiency, and computer literacy; must be a team player
with a positive attitude who collaborates with others; have the ability to deal courteously, tactfully and
diplomatically with internal and external customers.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including a
polygraph examination. You must be a Canadian Citizen or have Permanent Resident status.

Position Status: WVMEA (Union) – One (1) – Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work: In Office – Mon to Fri – 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: In the range of $26.87 – $31.55
Closing Date: Noon, April 15, 2022

To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to careers@wvpd.ca

For more information on the application process please visit the West Vancouver Police
Department website at https://westvanpolice.ca/join-wvpd/civilian-opportunities
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Administrative Directive AD22-027

West Vancouver Police – Police Clerk (closing: Apr 15/22)

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POLICE CLERK – (Casuals)

The West Vancouver Police Department is looking to hire Casual Police Clerks to provide
confidential clerical support within the Records Section.

Police Clerks are responsible for providing clerical front-line service to the Department and various
outside Agencies, by updating Police file information to share resources within Canadian Law
Enforcement.

Basic requirements are Grade 12, supplemented with administrative education and/or experience.
Previous employment in Law Enforcement, working with Police Records Information Management
Environment (PRIME), JUSTIN and Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) databases would be
considered an asset for the selection process.

Applicants must possess excellent communication skills to be effective in requesting and delivering
information; adaptability in responding to changing conditions and priorities; have attention to detail to
critically evaluate data and information with accuracy and perception; must be a team player with a
positive attitude who collaborates with others; have the ability to deal courteously, tactfully and
diplomatically with the general public as well as internal and external customers.

Casual Employees are expected to make themselves available for Statutory Holidays, Spring Break
(March), summer months (June-Aug) and Winter Break (Dec). Casual Employees must be available
to be booked at least four (4) shifts per month, when needed, to preserve their skillset.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including a
polygraph examination. You must be a Canadian Citizen or have Permanent Resident status.

Position Status: WVMEA (Union) – Casual
Hours of Work: On Call
between 7am-5pm on weekdays
between 7am-2pm on weekends & Statutory Holidays
Rate of Pay: In the range of $26.87 – $37.15 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits
Closing Date: Noon, April 15, 2022

To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to careers@wvpd.ca

For more information on the application process please visit the West Vancouver Police
Department website at https://westvanpolice.ca/join-wvpd/civilian-opportunities
We want to thank all applicants,

Did You Know…? BCIT Forensic’s DNA Lab

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BCIT Forensic’s DNA Laboratory is an accredited lab that works on cases for the BC Coroner’s Service and local law enforcement agencies. Using cutting edge technologies to help solve crimes and identify the dead brings this expertise directly into the classroom for our students. Check this space for monthly updates on what’s happening in the lab! http://forensiclab.ca/

 

2022 Student Innovation Challenge

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Are you an innovator, entrepreneur, visionary?
Working on a great capstone or class project?
Have your own invention or business idea?

BCIT’s Student Innovation Challenge is an annual contest aimed at providing support and funding to BCIT students who have “bright ideas”. The goal of the Challenge is to create an inclusive space for innovation, encouraging students to turn their bright ideas into prototypes, business plans, or commercial products.

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:

    • 1st Prize – $5,000
    • 2nd Prize – $1,500
    • 3rd Prize – $500

Learn more about the categories and how to apply.

We are happy to help. If you have any questions, please send a note to research@bcit.ca.

The submission deadline for the 2022 Student Innovation Challenge is Friday April 22, 2022. Apply anytime before then!