This past July, BCIT Forensics hosted a Forensic Entomology course at the BCIT Woodlot instructed by Dr. Gail Anderson. The field day involved over 20 students collecting insects, bugs, and other forensic evidence from 7 pigs that had been left in the forest to decompose. Below you will find links to a time-lapse video of the decomposition of one of the pigs over a period of 5 days:
Forensic Video Technician Job Opportunity
Forensic Video Technician
Duration: Regular, Full Time
Salary: $4,463-4,651-4,842-5,042-5,253 per month (Pay Grade 18)
Application Deadline: Please apply online by November 5, 2013
Description
The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!
Winter 2014 Course Schedule Has Been Posted
I heard my first Christmas advertisement on the radio a few days ago, so it can’t be too hard to imagine that Winter is upon us…
I recently uploaded our Winter term 2014 course schedule to our website, so you can use it to plan your course load for January-March 2014. BCIT has recently updated the way it displays courses online, hopefully making it easier for you guys to find and enroll in them.
Some important dates to remember:
◾November 1st – Web preview (You can see the Winter 2014 courses online, but can’t register for them yet)
◾November 3rd – Web registration opens (You can start registering online)
◾November 4th – General registration opens (You can now register by any method)
So go ahead and plan for your next semester and get ready to register before important courses fill up!
It’s also important to note that, starting May 13th, BCIT has changed its payment options for courses. Find out more by visiting the BCIT website.
4 Investigator Positions with the Independent Investigations Office Available
Department: Ministry of Justice AG
Ministry Branch / Division: Independent Investigations Office
Posting Close Date: 2013-10-20
Location: Surrey
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Profile: Investigator
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
4 positions available.
An outstanding high-profile career opportunity for an experienced investigator with effective communication skills
The Independent Investigations Office is an independent civilian led agency with jurisdiction to investigate serious incidents involving British Columbia police, including municipal police officers and members of the RCMP. The Police Act creates the IIO and defines its powers. The IIO reports to the Attorney General, however investigations and decisions are operationally independent of the government.
Five Community Coroner Positions Available
There are currently five Community Coroner positions available across BC:
Community Coroner in Kamloops, BC
Community Coroner in Penticton, BC
Community Coroner in Vernon, BC
Community Coroner in Salmon Arm, BC
Community Coroner in Nelson/Trail, BC
Visit the websites above to find out more about these positions and how to apply. The application deadline is September 30, 2013.
Forensics Info Session Coming Up on September 16th
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 16, 2013 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 16th!
Program Review Survey for Forensics Students and Alumni
The BCIT Forensic Science and Technology program (Forensic Science, Crime and Intelligence and Computer Crime options) is conducting a program review survey. By completing this survey, students and alumni can provide us with valuable information to help the school assess the strengths of our programs and graduates, and identify which areas may need improvement. This 10 minute survey is completely confidential and conducted by an online survey tool. If you’re interested in completing this survey before August 22, 2013, please contact Jason_Moore@bcit.ca and identify whether you are a current student or an alumnus in your email to Jason.
BCIT Forensic Science and Technology Is Now on Facebook!
We might be a little late jumping on the bandwagon, but that doesn’t matter now… BCIT Forensics is now on Facebook.
Why would you want to follow us on Facebook? Because I’m going to start posting tidbits of information there that you won’t necessarily find on this here blog. There is also going to be a contest in the near future to win another VISA gift card for liking our Facebook page. Plus, Facebook is a great place for you guys to start interacting with each other, myself and any other staff I can drag over there.
So, head on over and join our modest party for some interesting times.
A Community Coroner Position Available
There is currently a Community Coroner position available that covers Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, BC:
Community Coroner in Nanaimo, BC
Visit the website above to find out more about this position and how to apply. The application deadline is July 25, 2013.
Gift Card Giveaway Winner
Just a shout out to our lucky winner, Gwen, commenter number 11. Gwen wins the $100 VISA gift card and I’ll be contacting her shortly.
Also, a thank you goes out to all of you who entered. I appreciate the feedback about what you’d like to see on this blog and will do my best to make it happen.
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