Year: 2024

BCIT named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2024

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BCIT is Canada's Greenest Employers 2024

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes employers across Canada who demonstrate exceptional leadership in developing green initiatives and creating a culture of environmental awareness across their organizations. BCIT was specifically acknowledged for its holistic approach to sustainability. … Read more

Sister paddles bestowed at BCIT Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating program celebration

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Sister paddles bestowed at BCIT Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating program celebration

BCIT celebrated 11 students who completed the Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating program (BWR-E) in a graduation ceremony at the Marine Campus. The ceremony included a performance from the talented ensemble Haisla Braid. The performance featured 35 singers, drummers, and dancers spanning all ages from the Haisla Nation in Kitimat, BC. The group entered the graduation … Read more

Engineering Student Competitions

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Troitsky bridge building competition

Our engineering students from various disciplines had the opportunity to participate in some exciting competitions recently that helped challenge their minds and expand their experience. In February, two of our Civil Engineering student groups were able to participate in the 40th Troitsky Bridge Building Competition in Montreal by doing their own fundraising. This competition is … Read more

Our People: Meet Hong Sy, Research Associate, BCIT Applied Research

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Hong in a blue sweater

Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more

Discover your future in tech: Choosing the right Computing Diploma program

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Hey, future tech innovators! Are you fascinated by the endless possibilities of technology and considering a career in this dynamic field? Selecting the right diploma program is a crucial step on your journey. With so many options, it can feel like finding the perfect app in a crowded app store. But don’t worry! We’re here … Read more

TradeUpBC builds, enhances tradespeoples’ skills

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Tradespeople in British Columbia now have access to new and specialized training opportunities through TradeUpBC, an online hub that supports experienced trades professionals and employers. “Tradespeople in British Columbia build the foundation of the province that we all benefit from. It’s their growing expertise, skill and innovation that contribute to BC now and will continue … Read more

BCIT at the Canadian Mining Games

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BCIT Mining students at the Canadian Mining Games

A 34 Year Tradition The 34th annual Canadian Mining Games competition provided an opportunity for mining engineering students from across Canada to showcase their mining knowledge, problem-solving and adaptive capabilities through a variety of challenges. Through such a unique opportunity, students and sponsors were able to network, recruit and achieve brand exposure from the mining … Read more

HAVAN awards four deserving BCIT trades students

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BCIT trades students winning HAVAN award

The Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) awarded four deserving BCIT Carpentry students scholarships for the 23rd year since the inception of this scholarship at the HAVAN Annual General Meeting. BCIT Associate Dean of Building Design and Construction, David Dunn announced this year’s Carpentry student recipients for the 2024 HAVAN Scholarships – Emma Albaek-Christensen, Jaden Chong, … Read more

Fuel of the future: BCIT hosts the first annual Hydrogen Symposium

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BCIT Hydrogen Symposium 2024

On March 19, the BCIT School of Energy and BCIT School of Transportation collaborated in the first annual BCIT Hydrogen Symposium at the Burnaby Campus. The BCIT Hydrogen Symposium is a forum allowing academia, government, and industry to come together and discuss initiatives to advance the development of the hydrogen industry. This year’s theme focused … Read more