BCIT Forensics recently engaged a team of BCIT Computing students to build a VR crime scene activity, which we’ve successfully used at a number of events.

Do you have an idea for a software project? Computing project ideas are due next week, and the submission form is easy!

Learn more at www.bcit.ca/issp

Forensic Document Examiner – Trainee
Canada Border Services Agency – Information, Science and Technology Branch
Ottawa (Ontario)
Various language requirements
$60,653 to $82,590
Closing date: 2020-02-28
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1422419&toggleLanguage=en

Check out all courses at bcit.ca/pts, or Forensics only here.

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Prince George

Coroner
$76,200.06 – $105,700.02 annually

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The BC Coroners Service is responsible, under the Coroners Act, for conducting thorough, independent investigations of all factors contributing to the unexpected, unattended or unexplained deaths of persons in BC; and for issuing related recommendations to assist in preventing future deaths and improving community safety and quality of life for all British Columbians.

Additional details may be found at:  www.gov.bc.ca/coroners/

The Coroner is a medical/legal death investigator appointed under s. 54 of the Coroners Act by the Chief Coroner and is responsible for establishing and making public the identity of the decedent, when, where, how and by what means the decedent died for reportable deaths in BC. The Coroner concludes the investigation by way of a Coroner’s Report or may preside over a jury at an Inquest.  In addition, the Coroner makes recommendations where appropriate to prevent future loss of life under similar circumstances.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Completion of a degree or diploma in a health, legal, medico-legal, or social sciences field plus 5 years’ experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience managing varied, high-volume and time sensitive workloads
• Experience providing safe, respectful service that reflects an understanding of cultural differences and requirements.

For more information and to apply online by February 19, 2020, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/67160

Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.

Identification of DNA in Cold Cases: Q&A with Expert Steen Hartsen

https://commons.bcit.ca/news/2020/01/identification-of-dna-in-cold-cases-qa-with-expert-steen-hartsen/

Headlines like this are predictable. BCIT Forensics and BCIT Computing have been working hard to build programs to train the next generation in the growing cybersecurity field, such as the new full-time offering of the BTech in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity. 

It’s Forensic Nurses Week, in recognition of those who bring together health care and legal issues while caring for those affected by crime and trauma. Learn more about BCIT’s Forensic Nursing courses.

BCIT Forensics course registration is now open for winter term, including for our new online offering of the Graduate Certificate in the Forensic Investigation of Fraud and Financial Crime.