Our People: Rosmin Gilani, Administrative Assistant, School of Energy

Rosmin Gilani in black blouse and silver necklaces.

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 students design-build a pavilion for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

Three students standing in front of the build of their pavilion design.

As the weather in Vancouver gets warmer, one of the most popular attractions during the Spring season is the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. With 43,000 cherry trees across Vancouver, cherry blossoms have often become a source of inspiration for a vast range of artists. In the spirit of celebrating art and encouraging inclusion within the … Read more

BCIT students from across Schools win big at the Skills Canada BC Competition

Three students with medals win awards at the Provincial Skills Canada BC competition

Earlier this year, BCIT students across the School of Transportation, School of Energy, and School of Construction and the Environment participated in the Skills Canada BC Competition. Going against a number of students from notable post-secondaries across BC, 11 BCIT students successfully placed in the top three in five major categories. Congratulations to all winners! … Read more

BC students use AI to solve maintenance-related challenges at YVR

BCIT YVR Smart Airport Hackathon

The BCIT Centre for Internet of Things collaborated with the YVR Innovation Hub in hosting the first annual YVR Smart Airport Hackathon. Three BCIT teams comprised of students from the School of Computing and Academic Studies and the School of Business + Media successfully won first, second, and third places after presenting their innovative solutions … Read more

Juggling it all: 3 BCIT alumni moms share advice on career success and parenthood

BCIT alumna Susanne Muldon sits between two of her teenage daughters smiling

In recognition of BCIT alumni mothers and all that they do, we’re sharing the advice and inspiring stories of three alumni moms who are excelling in their careers. These alums working in construction, real estate, and business, demonstrate that the skills required to succeed at BCIT—including time management, collaboration, and commitment—are just as transferrable to … Read more

BCIT welcomes youth from the Wet’suwet’en community for a day of applied learning

A group of students listening to a demonstration from a BCIT faculty at the BCIT Burnaby Campus

BCIT recently welcomed 12 youth from the Wet’suwet’en community to experience a day of applied learning at the Burnaby Campus. While touring post-secondaries in the Lower Mainland, George Mitchell, a training and employment coach with Access Building Futures and a member of the Wet’suwet’en community, reached out to Tamara Pongracz, Department Head, BCIT Trades Access, … Read more

BCIT joins Feed BC to increase BC-sourced ingredients in campus food services

BCIT joins Feed BC in commitment to increasing BC-sourced ingredients in campus food services

In furthering the Institute’s leadership in advancing sustainability initiatives, BCIT has joined Feed BC – a provincial initiative that aims to increase the use of BC-sourced food ingredients across government-supported facilities, programs, and services. Food and drink are responsible for 26% of the BCIT Burnaby Campus’ total ecological footprint. While Chartwells, BCIT’s on-campus food services … Read more

From nursing to teaching, BCIT alumna and instructor finds a second home in the classroom

In recognition of National Nursing Week 2023 (May 8 – 14), we’re shining a light on Nav Padda (centre, middle) BCIT Nursing alumna and instructor at the BCIT School of Health Sciences.

In recognition of National Nursing Week, we’re shining a light on Nav Padda (née Kalkat) BCIT Nursing alumna and instructor at the BCIT School of Health Sciences. Nav shares her unique story—her career journey, personal hardships, and how she found a new passion in the classroom.     — Nav was forced to grow up fast. At … Read more

BCIT unveils new Beedie Plaza: enhancing campus experience for students

Seven people gather around the Beedie Plaza pillar to celebrate the unveiling of the new Beedie Plaza at the BCIT Burnaby Campus.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Beedie Foundation announced the opening of the new Beedie Plaza at BCIT’s Burnaby Campus. Made possible by a $5 million donation from the Beedie Foundation and led by Ryan and Cindy Beedie, the plaza is the new landmark gateway to the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Enhancing the … Read more

BCIT partners with industry and government in closing the skills gap in BC

A group of people stand together for a photo at the BCIT Annacis Island Campus.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) hosted Premier David Eby, Minister Selina Robson, Minister of Post-Secondary and Future Skills, and Minister Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, at the BCIT Annacis Island Campus today for an announcement about the Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan that will give more people … Read more