British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Egan as the new Associate Dean of Aerospace. Gerry is a proud BCIT alumnus of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Category M program. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, and is a fully licensed, … Read more
Come Grow with Us spotlights the remarkable career progress of BCIT staff and faculty who have dedicated more than a decade to the Institute. Each story is a celebration of their growth and contributions to BCIT. Joe Cosh is the Director of Facilities Improvement in Campus Planning and Facilities at BCIT. He began his journey … Read more
In 2023, the Province of British Columbia (BC) had over 2.84 million hectares of forest and land burned, tens of thousands of evacuees, and hundreds of homes lost or damaged due to wildfires. The Government of BC called the 2023 wildfire season as “the most destructive in BC history”. In a recent talk at TEDx … Read more
In an ever-evolving job landscape, British Columbia (BC) anticipates about one million job openings within the next decade, with 75% of those jobs requiring post-secondary training. To thrive in a rapidly changing workforce with innovative technology advancements, it is important for professionals to cultivate transferable skills. Here are three online courses offering in-demand and cutting-edge … Read more
BCIT was honoured to host Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada, at the Burnaby Campus for a tour and townhall event with students, faculty, and students within the School of Health Sciences. Dr. Chapman is an inspirational leader working to shape the future of nursing across the country. With an exceptional nursing career … Read more
For the third consecutive year, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named as a recipient in Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2024. The list is released annually in partnership with Statista and features Canada’s top 300 best employers. The results are generated through an independent survey of more than 40,000 employees working … Read more
We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers, and what tips they have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Computer Information Technology (CIT) and award-winning grad Adel Kuanysheva, who graduated with a Diploma in 2022. What led you to BCIT? I was born and raised … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to welcome Susannah (Su) Skerl as Associate Dean of Digital Arts, Media and Design in the School of Business + Media. Su, a proud BCIT alum herself, brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to her new role. “I am excited to be joining BCIT School … Read more
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
Thank you to BCIT Technical Writing instructor Geraldine Eliot for this guest blog. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the realm of technical communication almost daily, so it’s exciting to share these advances with students in our new online course, Using AI for Technical Writing. In my ‘day job’ as an … Read more