British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) welcomes Daniel (Dan) Getz as Associate Dean of Broadcast and Media Communications in the School of Business + Media. Dan’s extensive professional career includes 20 years with CBC Radio-Canada where he worked in various roles from Reporter to Senior Writer to Supper hour News Producer to Executive Producer of … Read more
This summer, BCIT Natural Health and Food Products Research Group (NRG) hosted three exceptional students from the BCIT Food Technology Diploma program, as well as the Honours in Biotechnology program. NRG, a long-time supporter of the Biotechnology co-operative education program, has been hiring BCIT summer students for over 20 years. “Students actively participate in NRG’s … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT alumna and Forest Resources faculty Julia Alards-Tomalin’s Open Education Resource Textbook Buds, Branches, and Bark: A Guide to Winter Identification in the Pacific Northwest for being named a recipient of the Open Pedagogy Award in the 2023 Global Open Education Awards for Excellence. The Global Open Education Awards for Excellence recognize outstanding … Read more
With more than 300 guests, BCIT proudly celebrated five recipients of the 2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards at the 18th awards dinner on November 2, 2023. As leaders in their fields, these remarkable alumni represent the best of BCIT. Their inspiring accomplishments tell a compelling story, not only of their unique path to success, but also … 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
BCIT School of Construction and the Environment was pleased to host our annual BCIT United Way Halloween Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The fundraiser was held at the Carpentry Shop on BCIT Burnaby Campus and became a record-breaking success with a total of $12,470 donations raised from over 2,600 pancakes sold and donations … Read more
Find the perfect gift for loved ones and feel great knowing you’re supporting local alumni-owned businesses through the BCIT Alumni Holiday Market. Running November 1 to December 31, 2023, the fourth-annual online market offers thoughtful gift ideas ranging from organic skincare products and Indigenous art to modern home goods and curated vintage clothing pieces. The … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and LifeLabs, Canada’s leading provider of medical diagnostic services, are excited to announce their collaboration on the latest chapter of a groundbreaking Open Education Pathology Textbook, a collaboration between BCIT and UBC. This new chapter, centred around blood and blood tests, offers an engaging and informative resource that … Read more
Demand for skilled healthcare professionals is rising in Canada as the industry continues to face labour shortages (Statistics Canada, 2023) that significantly impact small, rural communities like Wainwright, Alberta. “It’s just me and one receptionist at a small clinic serving a large geographic area,” says Samantha Bienias, the one medical sonographer stationed at a remote … 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