WorkSafe BC is looking for a co-op student interested in an intern opportunity to conduct internet investigations with the Field Investigations Department – Regulatory Team in Richmond, BC. For details see the posting notice below:

WorkSafeBC Internship

Contact: Kathleen Lamontagne-Lalonde.

California State U students enjoyed another fascinating field school experience in Vancouver. Find out why they keep coming back to BCIT.

A Forensic Video Technician position working in the RCMP’s Coquitlam Detachment has been posted. This position is a permanent, full-time municipal employee position with the City of Coquitlam and is part of our integrated Forensic Video Analysis Unit (FVAU) team. Applications can be submitted through their online posting. Closing date is July 28, 2019.

BCIT Forensics had a phenomenal weekend of conferencing at our Forensic Science and Criminal Law Conference held jointly with the UBC Innocence Project at Peter A. Allard School of Law.

Feedback included “probably the most interesting, entertaining and educational [Continuing Legal Education] program I have ever attended.”

Here’s Professor Iain Pretty from the University of Manchester presenting “Looking Back at Bitemarks”.

Our Steen Hartsen explains how advances in DNA tech are helping investigators find suspects they could not have found in the past. Read more

Congratulations to our own Sheila Early, Forensic Health Sciences pioneer, for winning at the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards!

Forensic Science and Criminal Law Conference: Strengthening Forensic Science in the Courtroom

International experts are coming to Vancouver to help strengthen forensic science in the courtroom. Early bird ticket sales close today!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/forensic-science-and-criminal-law-conference-tickets-54998283346

Help make your community safer by becoming a Coquitlam RCMP Volunteer. This event will be hosted by Coquitlam RCMP.

Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 6 – 8 p. m.
Where: Council Chambers, City of Coquitlam, 3000 Guildford Way
Register: The event is FREE, but we ask that you please register by emailing coquitlam_cps@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Click here for more info.

Forensic Science alum Stephen Fonseca is trying to help in the aftermath of one of the world’s worst catastrophes, doing critical work as the head forensic analyst in Africa for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Read more.

The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections has an immediate need to staff one (1) two year term position, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

Salary: $61,558 to $66,324
Closing date: 18 April 2019 – 23:59, Pacific Time

The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE) plays an important role in safeguarding Canadians’ trust in the democratic process. The CCE is the independent officer responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act. The Commissioner is supported by approximately 40 people, including federal public servants and independent contractors.

Essential qualifications:
Secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

• Experience* in researching and compiling information in support of operations.
• Experience* analyzing issues and in developing strategies or options.
• Experience working with clients or stakeholders.

Note: *Experience may have been acquired either as part of an academic project or in a work setting

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• Commitment to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment. Please note that this does not affect your ability to vote.

See the full job posting and how to apply on the Government of Canada jobs website:

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=1291608