Local Practice Architecture, BCIT, and the Provincial government partner to support careers in architecture, construction, and engineering Local Practice Architecture + Design (Local Practice), with the support of BCIT as its post-secondary educational partner, were selected as a BC Workplace Innovation Fund recipient to support recent high school graduates and newcomers to Canada in exploring … Read more
As a young boy, Mark Angelo was captivated by water. “Even though I lived in a city,” Mark said, “creeks and streams took me to another world.” The magic didn’t dissipate with age. As a teenager, Mark joined his family on trips through the Fraser Canyon and elsewhere, soon becoming an avid paddler and fisher. … Read more
On October 26 and 27, Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, Director of BCIT MAKE+ and former Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering Design, will lead the BCIT MAKE+ 2024 CYBATHLON Team to compete in the Wheelchair Race category at the prestigious CYBATHLON taking place in Zurich, Switzerland. The CYBATHLON, a global competition founded by ETH Zurich in … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Hudson, Vice President, People, Culture, and Inclusion. Chris has been interim in this role since May 2024 and early on has prioritized being accessible, visible, and involved in our community. Chris has and will be focused on bringing new approaches to creating an exceptional employee experience, … Read more
We are proud BCIT students, faculty, and staff for all their success in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is a snapshot of some of the high-profile recognition earned in BC and around the world. Congratulations! Student Awards First Place/Gold Elliot Pierce Aerospace, Skills Canada BC Competition 2024 Eric Wu Automation and Control (Electrical), Skills … Read more
BCIT is pleased to welcome Karen Collins as Senior Director, Safety, Security, and Emergency Management starting October 1, 2024. With extensive experience in emergency & risk management, safety, business continuity, security, and leadership, Karen joins BCIT most recently from the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) where she led their Emergency Planning, Major Events, Integrated Safety & … Read more
Canada has a rich and diverse culture, but beneath the surface lies a history that we must first acknowledge and then confront to move forward. This brings us to restoring Truth with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed every year on September 30th. First established in 2021, this day is a step towards … Read more
On November 14, 2024, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will be hosting the 19th annual Distinguished Awards, honouring four recipients with the BCIT Honorary Doctorate of Technology, Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Student Leadership Award, and the Faculty and Staff Association Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees are an inspiration in their fields, and their … Read more
September 10, 2024 (Richmond, BC) – The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), in partnership with the Province of BC and the Government of Canada, are revolutionizing life sciences training in British Columbia (BC) with the first-of-its-kind BC Biomanufacturing Training Facility (BCBTF). Representatives … 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 … Read more