Investigate it: Forensics at BCIT
The BCIT Student Association is holding a Welcome Back Reception for Medical Laboratory Students & Alumni.
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: BCIT Burnaby Campus, SE2, Town Square A/B (Room 212A/B)
An opportunity to network with LifeLabs® reps and fellow Medical Laboratory students and alumni. Learn about LifeLabs® and what employers look for in candidates.
Free appetizers and refreshments provided.
For more details and to RSVP, visit www.bcitsa.ca/careers
We are offering a hands-on, three day workshop that will provide students with the latest techniques used to effectively gather online information for investigative purposes relating to persons, companies, and other assets. Students will be introduced to the methods of gathering online intelligence through social media platforms, search engines, and dark web searches. In addition, students will learn how to assess potential counter-intelligence concerns. Particular emphasis will be placed on heightened awareness and the “paper trail” investigators may leave behind when using internet investigation tools. Approaches to maintain privacy and security when carrying out online investigations will also be explored and students will be introduced to a variety of online search methodologies.
Course Details
Date: Oct. 14 – 16th
Time: 0900 to 1600
Cost: $799
Location: BCIT Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour St. Vancouver
For more information, visit the course page.
Interested in attending but can’t commit to all 3 days? No problem! Register just for day one (October 14) at a reduced price of $285.
The one day workshop will provide you with skills to:
For more information on how to register for October 14 only, please contact Julia Dreyer at 604.456.1197 or jdreyer@bcit.ca.
The CIS Educational Conference:
Canadian Identification Society (CIS, www.cis-sci.ca), October 5-8, 2015, Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, Vancouver, BC
68th Annual Scientific Meeting:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS, www.aafs.org), February 22-27, 2016, Rio All-Suite Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
The Canadian Society for Forensic Science Conference:
Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS, www.csfs.ca), May 16-20, 2016, Delta Montréal Hotel, Montreal, QC
ANZFSS 23rd International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences:
Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS, www.anzfss2016.org), September 18-23, 2016, SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
21st Triennial Meeting of the Internaional Association of Forensic Sciences:
International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS, www.iafstoronto2017.com), August 21-25, 2017, Toronto, ON
Much of what we do in forensic investigation is to pursue the psychology behind acts, commissions, omissions and behavior. People working in health care can change their thinking and attitudes over time and this makes motivation an intriguing–and often times, puzzling aspect. A person may be a responsible, ethical practitioner one day but then something changes; some event in their life shifts their perception and then they lose their perspective and judgment. Other health care professionals simply do not grasp that they don’t have the requisite skills to practice safely. Also very interesting are the times when institutions and agencies either lack proper direction for their employees or have policies and guidelines that frustrate health care professionals. This can lead to improper patient care. When this happens, professional colleges send inspectors to examine what has gone wrong.
BCIT Forensics is offering a two-part workshop for new or potential inspectors who have been designated to conduct inspections of inquiries/complaints filed with the professional colleges in British Columbia. FSCT 0077 – Inspectors’ Core Education I – provides participants with the beginning knowledge and skills required to investigate inquiries/complaints in accordance with appropriate laws and policies under the Health Professions Act of BC. FSCT 0084 – Inspectors’ Core Education II – provides inspectors with more advanced knowledge in this area.
Hudson Andrews, PN, B.Sc., M.Sc., CFRC, will be leading these workshops. Hudson has been in health care for 44 years and has taught clinical and theory courses to a variety of students in Health Sciences programs. He started out his career working in forensic psychiatry. For nearly three decades he has been an educator and an inspector, as well as a consultant in matters of professional practice standards.
To find out more information about these workshops, or to register, contact Sheila Early, Program Coordinator for Forensic Health Sciences.
There are 2 positions available with the Washington State Patrol:
Forensic Scientist – DNA Analyst
Job Title: Forensic Scientist – DNA Analyst
Opening Date/Time: Thu. 08/20/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 09/06/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, Washington
Department: Washington State Patrol
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| These positions perform independent analysis of complex DNA casework for criminal justice agencies, interpreting analytical results, preparing written opinion reports and testifying as an expert witness in courts of law. Duties include:
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A Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, natural science, or closely related field. Examples of related fields, include but not limited to: genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, medical technology, analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, or toxicology. Desired Qualifications: Physics coursework (5 semester hours or 8 quarter hours) Additional qualifications are desirable for the levels listed below: Forensic Scientist 1:
Forensic Scientist 2:
Forensic Scientist 3:
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More information and how to apply at: http://bit.ly/1EftG3N
Forensic Scientist 5 – DNA Supervisor
Job Title: Forensic Scientist 5 – DNA Supervisor
Opening Date/Time: Thu. 08/20/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 09/06/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $5,290.00 – $6,943.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Location: Spokane County – Cheney, Washington
Department: Washington State Patrol
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| These positions perform independent analysis of complex DNA casework for criminal justice agencies, interpreting analytical results, preparing written opinion reports and testifying as an expert witness in courts of law. Duties include:
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A Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, natural science, or closely related field. Examples of related fields, include but not limited to: genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, medical technology, analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, or toxicology. Desired Qualifications: Physics coursework (5 semester hours or 8 quarter hours) Additional qualifications are desirable for the levels listed below: Forensic Scientist 1:
Forensic Scientist 2:
Forensic Scientist 3:
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More information and how to apply: http://bit.ly/1hCTJI8
The City of North Vancouver – Police Administration Department requires a regular full-time Forensic Video Technician to work at the RCMP Detachment.
Summary of Duties
This is specialized technical work utilizing video technology and techniques in the Forensic Identification Section. You will review, perform technical level forensic video analyses, and process a variety of video evidence for investigation and court purposes. You will also provide a variety of clerical support to the staff in the Forensic Identification Section, such as mail receipt and delivery, answering inquiries, monitoring and ordering supplies, arranging equipment repair, word processing and preparing and maintaining various documents and files for staff in the Section.
Required Qualification
You will have related experience, preferably in a law enforcement environment, and have completed a diploma program in a related field supplemented by specific technical courses related to the work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You will also have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP security clearance as a condition of ongoing employment.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
$30.09 to $35.43 per hour
(Pay Grade 21 – January 2015 rates)
Hours of Work: Any seven (7) consecutive hours, between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm, exclusive of an unpaid one hour meal break; any five consecutive days of seven.
Apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org prior to 5:00 pm, Wednesday, September 2, 2015.
Don’t forget… For those of you looking for more information about BCIT Forensic Science and Technology programs, please join us at our information session on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Downtown Campus starting at 5:30pm.
At the info session, each Program Coordinator does a general presentation about their option, giving you tips on how to apply, when to apply, and what the career prospects are in their area. After the presentation, the attendees are divided up according to the option they’re most interested in and then are given more in-depth information from their particular Program Coordinator. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions specific to your circumstances and background, to see if your career aspirations line-up with what we have to offer.
All you have to do is visit our info session web page to sign-up. See you on the 14th!
Canada Post is looking for someone with excellent communication, analytical, and customer service skills for the job of Postal Inspector to identify and address security risks and exposure that impacts our employees, customer information, corporate assets, products and services, mail, brand value, profitability, and sustainability.
For more information and to apply, see the job posting.
Sheila Early, Program Coordinator for Forensic Health Sciences, and Lynn Gifford, an instructor in the program, were recently interviewed in the Surrey Now about the help forensic nurses provide at Surrey Memorial Hospital:
“A patient comes to emergency seeking treatment for a physical injury. If the wound appears suspicious, particularly in the case of a youngster, or if the patient reveals they’ve been abused, a forensic nurse will be called in.”
The article continues on to talk about the vital role that forensic nurses play when a case goes to trial:
“Besides caring directly for patients, and gathering specimens when required, forensic nurses are called to testify in court.”
Sheila discusses the type of person who would make a great forensic nurse:
“You need an inquisitive mind. Every forensic nurse is a very good fact witness.”
You can read the whole article online.
BCIT Forensic Science and Technology invites you to join us at the Bachelor of Technology Graduates Research Day on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 10:15 to 15:00 in Town Square A-D, Building SE02 on Burnaby Campus.
Almost 30 BTech degree students in the Computer Crime, Crime and Intelligence Analysis, and Forensic Science options will be presenting their research papers and posters. It will be a great opportunity to network with students and instructors as well as learn more about the research being done in our department.
The 2015_Research_Day_Schedule is available. Snacks, coffee, tea will be provided throughout the day. Please confirm your attendance by emailing Cindy Chan by June 8.