The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award ranked BCIT in the twelfth place out of 300 organizations and companies from across Canada. As an award recipient, BCIT is recognized for its corporate social responsibility and the impact that the Institute … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE) is proud to introduce its new Construction Safety Videos on the BCIT Safety in Construction and Environment webpage for BCIT faculty, staff, students and for others in the construction industry to use in the province of British Columbia. BCIT is committed … Read more
Like many students, BCIT alumnus Curtis Wright says he wasn’t always sure of the career path he wanted to take: “In the late ‘90s, everyone was talking about the dot-com boom and websites and computers. I remember [high school] teachers specifically telling me not to go into trades.’” Following this advice, Curtis enrolled in computer … Read more
At the end of December 2021, the Lower Mainland experienced its coldest temperatures for many years. Lakes and ponds froze solid and even the smallest hill in local parks became a sledging destination. Extreme cold weather conditions pose challenges to the water and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that serve buildings. At BCIT, … Read more
Matthew Hui knew early on that he had a knack for the business side of Information Technology. Despite being only 25, he’s already a Director of Business Strategy. But Matthew has bigger goals, like becoming a Chief Information Officer and a member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30. And he’s trying to achieve all this while … Read more
Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at BCIT. In a complex and uncertain world, BCIT aims to ensure its people are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT’s inaugural People Vision describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect of our people—those who make BCIT distinct and are at … Read more
Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at BCIT, was invited by the Empire Club of Canada to speak on the power of education in advancing Reconciliation and making true, lasting change. “Indigenization or Reconciliation in post-secondary institutions is not simply about adding Indigenous content to the curriculum or hiring an Indigenous person,” … Read more
If you’ve driving eastbound down Canada Way, you may have noticed a bright yellow sign hanging outside the architectural walls of BCIT’s NE1 building on the Burnaby Campus. In partnership with the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the BCIT Faculty & Staff Association (FSA), the BCIT community sends its heartfelt thanks to the dedicated … Read more
Consistent with current Provincial Health Office and Ministry guidelines, BCIT will be returning to in-person learning and teaching at our campuses on Monday, January 10, 2022. Whether you’re coming to campus for the first time, or have already been back, we welcome you to the Winter term and wish you a safe and productive 2022. … Read more
Given the rapidly evolving pandemic and high incidence of Omicron cases, we wanted to provide an update on return to campus for the Winter Term. In consideration of the latest COVID-19 update from the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) and in consultation with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, BCIT has decided to delay a … Read more