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Practicum with the Identification and Disaster Response Unit of the BC Coroners Service *New Deadline*

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Logo for the BC governmentPosition:  Practicum Student, Identification & Disaster Response Unit – BC Coroners Service, Burnaby, BC
Hours: TBD – Approximately 200hrs total (can be used toward Bachelor of Technology work experience requirement)
Salary: None
Start Date: Anticipated start – June 2013         End Date: TBD

The BC Coroners service is looking to create a pool of qualified candidates to assist with an ongoing research project. The primary objective of the research project is to compile relevant spatial statistics from academic articles that would help the IDRU streamline the identification process. Throughout 2013 it is anticipated that the IDRU may require up to 4 students to collaborate on this project.

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Litigation and Investigation Support Analyst Job Opportunity with the BC Securities Commission

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Logo for the BC Securities CommissionCentrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission administers the Securities Act. Our mission is to foster fair and efficient capital markets and a competitive securities industry. We are an independent agency accountable to the legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.

Litigation & Investigation Support Analyst
Enforcement Division
British Columbia Securities Commission

The Litigation & Investigation Support Analyst is responsible for e-discovery processing and scanning operations supporting the investigation and litigation of Enforcement matters. The incumbent works with Litigation & Investigations Support colleagues to ensure productive processing of case related materials and with investigators and lawyers to prepare evidence and disclosure for Hearing.

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Vancouver Police Museum Lecture Series – Part 2

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Logo for the Vancouver Police MuseumUncovering the seedy side of Vancouver, this exciting and informative eight-part series delves into the history and changing environment of law enforcement in our fair city. Leading historians, social scientists, police officers, outreach workers and activists dig  deep into the origins, growth and consequences of more than 100 years of alcohol, drugs, organized crime and the sex trade in Vancouver.

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It’s Moving Day for Forensics!

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A large office with empty desks and piles of packed boxes.Did you know that the Forensics department is moving? We’re taking up fancy new digs across campus. Our office will now be located in SE42 suite 100. We’re going to be in the “Royal Oak” part of campus located at Wayburne Drive and Deer Lake Park Way. Don’t worry, our mailing address is staying the same. Our moving day is Wednesday, March 13th, so our apologies in advance if we’re a little hard to reach that day. Our office should be operational again on March 14th.

Volunteer Opportunity with the New Westminster Police Department

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Logo for the New Westminster police departmentThe New Westminster Police Department is looking to recruit Crime Prevention Unit volunteers who are trustworthy and dedicated to join our team. This is a great volunteer opportunity if you are considering a career in law enforcement, or want to give back to the Royal City.

If you are interested in applying, please call 604.529.2446 or visit the website. Applications will be accepted until April 7th, 2013.

Advanced Training for Wildlife Crime Scene Investigators

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Instructors conducting necropsy on dead wildlifeA practical training seminar presented by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association (NAWEOA) designed for state and federal wildlife officers and investigators will be presented May 14-16, 2013. The topics covered by a team of experienced field orientated presenters include: time of death estimates based on decomposition stage analysis, forensic entomology basics and collection protocols, field firearms and ammunition examination techniques, necropsy presentation and field demonstration, the basics of forensic DNA analysis and tissue collection protocols, forensic geology basics and collection protocols, postmortem characteristics of fish for time of death estimates, raptor electrocution case history presentation, writing the affidavit, and location and availability of resources for forensic analysis. The last day will include scenarios with carcasses that will draw elements from the various topics covered during the seminar.

Registration deadline extended to April 1st. This fifth annual seminar will be held at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana. For more information, please visit the NAWEOA website.

Practicum and Graduation Project Opportunity with ICBC

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Many cars waiting in trafficThe Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is currently seeking Crime and Intelligence Analysis students to conduct open source intelligence investigations (as a practicum) and also to complete some research in fraud detection and investigation (as a graduation project). Both positions are currently planned to start in March 2013.

Open Source Intelligence Investigations practicum (FSCT 0000)

This practicum will:

  • Be 3 months long
  • Require 2 students working two different shifts (Mon and Wed OR Tue and Thu)
  • Be a fixed schedule of 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00
  • Be under the supervision of the SIU Manager John Edwards (or delegate)

During this practicum, the students will be

  • Conducting open source analysis
  • Documenting the search results
  • Writing a final report, and
  • Meeting with investigation staff to support ongoing investigations

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National Emergency Nurses Affiliation (NENA) Conference in May

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Logo for the 2013 NENA ConferenceJoin us in Vancouver for the Annual National Emergency Nurses’ Affiliation (NENA) Conference. Guaranteed to be a “Wild and Spectacular” event with two and a half exciting days of learning, networking and playing in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities!

May 29 – 31, 2013
Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC

BCIT Forensics staff will be presenting at the event, including Sheila Early, Dean Hildebrand, Wayne Jeffery and Tara Wilkie. Conference highlights include:

  • Colour Outside the Lines – AnnMarie Papa, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN
  • Nursing for the Fun of it, Heaven Knows it’s Not for the Money – Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, CFRN, FAEN
  • Atrial Fibrillation – The Shocking Truth – Grant Innes, MD, FACEP, FRCPC
  • Why I Love Emergency Nurses – Bruce Campana, MD, FACEP, FRCPC
  • Wound Care for the Emergency Nurse – Carole Rush, RN, MEd, CEN, FAEN
  • 50 Shades of Triage – Panel Discussion
  • Sepsis and the Emergency Nurse – Sherry Stackhouse, RN, BSN
  • Forensic Evidence – Dean Hildebrand, PhD – Associate Dean, Forensic Science and Technology BCIT
  • BC’s Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) available for simulations and tours – BC’s Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is high-tech, self-sufficient hospital on wheels. Offering a range of clinical capability, from first-aid and outpatient care to emergency resuscitation and life-saving surgery, the MMU is an important resource in building upon British Columbia’s health response capacity.

For more information and to register, visit the conference website. If you still aren’t convinced to attend, view the informative video.

Vancouver Police Museum Lecture Series

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Logo for the Vancouver Police MuseumVancouver Police Museum 2013 Lecture Series
Then & Now: An eight part examination of booze, drugs, gangs and sex in Vancouver.

Uncovering the seedy side of Vancouver, this exciting and informative eight-part series delves into the history and changing environment of law enforcement in our fair city. Leading historians, social scientists, police officers, outreach workers and activists dig deep into the origins, growth and consequences of more than 100 years of alcohol, drugs, organized crime and the sex trade in Vancouver.

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