BCIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Kuan Ph.D., P.Eng., FEC to the position of Associate Dean, Natural Resources and Engineering, School of Construction and the Environment. Steven brings to the position over 25 years of civil engineering experience in academia, government, consulting and research. Specifically, he has led large multi-disciplinary teams to develop … Read more
In a time of constant change and with a world of opportunity at our fingertips, startups and chasing an entrepreneurial pursuit while working a full-time job are becoming more common than ever. To ensure job readiness and career mobility for our students, BCIT is launching the Summit Centre to offer support and programs for students … Read more
The North Campus Infrastructure Project at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, British Columbia is the recent recipient of the Envision Gold award for sustainable infrastructure. “The continuous community engagement throughout the North Campus Infrastructure Project has allowed BCIT to fully understand the needs of its community and to guide development and renewal … Read more
Note to media: Dr. Paula Brown is available for an interview to speak about her research and the world’s first official method for analyzing cannabis. Please contact Amy Chen to schedule. The world’s first official method for analyzing cannabis The AOAC ™ has officially approved the method of analysis for cannabis published by Dr. Paula … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has launched its new three-year strategic plan with a refreshed vision, mission, strategic commitments and an inaugural set of values for the Institute. The final plan was two years in the making and was developed after extensive consultation with more than 9,000 key stakeholders ranging from current students … Read more
BCIT School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE) is a proud sponsor of the BC Construction Association (BCCA) Construction Month 2019. The BC’s construction industry is 250,000+ workers strong. Skilled trades, architects, engineers, training providers and many more are celebrated in Construction Month. On April 23, 2019, BCIT hosted a special Contractors Breakfast for construction faculty, staff and students. The pop-up … Read more
Indigenous coastal communities share ties to Canada’s oceans that span generations. They value them as a source of livelihood, food security, and transportation routes. The Oceans Protection Plan is providing Indigenous peoples with new opportunities to protect and preserve Canada’s oceans and sea routes. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport announced that the Government of Canada is providing funding over … Read more
BCIT has been recognized by American Concrete Institute (ACI) as an Outstanding University for 2018. This ACI recognition is presented to post-secondary institutions that have participated in ACI activities and programs. The 2018 award marks the seventh year that BCIT has been honoured as an Outstanding University by ACI. BCIT Civil Engineering students have attended ACI … Read more
This year’s recipients for the Home Builders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Centra Cares BCIT Scholarship award are Ciaron Driscoll, Luke Evans, Marcus Capaz and Farokh Alipour. HAVAN, in partnership with the Centra Cares Program, provides four annual scholarships in support of students in the BCIT Carpentry Framing and Forming Program. Funding for the scholarships is raised at the HAVAN Annual Fall Classic … Read more
The 2018 BC Labour Market Outlook reports that critical thinking, active listening, decision-making, and problem-solving are the top-rated professional skills by employers for the next ten years. It may come as surprise that Canadian military personnel, no matter what their serving occupation, develop and practice these critical skills throughout their military service in high-pressure settings … Read more