As the largest trades training provider in Western Canada, BCIT is at the forefront of embracing technology to enhance efficiency in skilled trades. One of its latest efforts involve the incorporation of “cobots” into the Welding and Metal Fabrication programs. A collaborative robot, or cobot, is a type of lightweight robot arm that can safely … Read more
BCIT Computing is launching a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Computing, with the first full-time intake starting in September 2025. BCIT Mastercard Chair in Digital Trust Dr. Aaron Hunter tells us about this exciting new program and how it aims to help harness the vast benefits of technology. Q: What led BCIT Computing to … Read more
Feelings of elation, joy, and gratitude were everywhere—from the graduating students who received awards to the donors who made it all possible during this year’s June Graduating Awards Celebration. Held immediately after the BCIT Spring Convocation ceremonies on June 25, 26, and 27, donors who made an impact on students’ lives and helped support their … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology is delighted to announce that Kristine Thompson has been appointed as Associate Dean Accounting, Finance, and Insurance in the School of Business + Media. With more than 25 years of experience spanning both academia and industry, Kristine brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her new role. Kristine’s … Read more
Congratulations to Mechanical Engineering student Scott Favaro and Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Foundation student Logan Dennis for placing first place with their TNTN team in the Skills World Champion and Worlds Think categories at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. The team achieved a skills score of 450, with second place scoring 353. The … 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
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 by Forbes. The annual rankings are developed by Forbes and Statista through an independent survey of 40,000 professionals across all industry sectors, with eligible companies employing at least 500 employees. The evaluation is based on three criteria: … Read more
230 students. 48 teams. 13 sets, 2 intakes, 2 campuses. 11 faculty members. 5 weeks, 23 working days. Multiple geolocations. A gazillion slack and discord messages. Countless merge conflicts. Full stack of technologies. Endless chatlogs. 1 common goal. They did it. In their annual first year app-creating project, Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma students were … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Squamish Líl̓wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) and Capilano University to formalize a partnership that will create opportunities for Indigenous youth learners. The partners gathered earlier this month at the Squamish Líl̓wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, B.C., … Read more
BCIT is thrilled to appoint Michael Bonshor, CPA, CMA as Chair of the BCIT Board of Governors. Michael is a member of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation of Kingcome Inlet and has worked with First Nations and Indigenous organizations for the past 20 years. He is President and CEO of Visions First Nations Financial Services and … Read more