What does the future hold? While the past year has taught us that it’s impossible to predict, we can look at current trends in today’s workforce to more accurately forecast opportunities for tomorrow’s. That’s why the SITE Centre of Excellence produced the BCIT Pandemic-Resilient Jobs Report. By looking at economic trends across BC sectors combined … Read more
BCIT is delighted to announce that Dan Reader has been elected by the Board of Governors as Board Chair. Dan has been part-owner and President of Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc., a BC-based custom machinery manufacturer, since 1996. Prior to working with Murray Latta in 1986, he worked as a Chartered Accountant for Campbell Sharp, … Read more
Sébastien Thériault didn’t consider a career path into Biochemistry and Forensic Science until he needed to choose a major. Now that he has, he says the lab is where he plans to stay. Sébastien is one of the first cohort of UBC/BCIT Combined Honours Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry and Forensic Science students. The … Read more
BCIT was awarded a 2021 Environmental Star by the City of Burnaby (the City) for the South Wetland Restoration Project located on the Burnaby campus. The City’s Environmental Awards Program acknowledges the contributions of select individuals and groups to the advancement of environmental sustainability. BCIT was presented the award in the category of Community Stewardship, … Read more
Holly Marr knew from a young age that she wanted to play with rocks. “My parents had to stop me from smashing rocks together on the playground because I wanted to see the shiny bits on the inside,” she laughs. It might have come in a roundabout way, but when Holly found her way to … Read more
I’m pleased to announce that all BCIT students, staff, faculty, visitors, and contractors are now invited to drop-in to the BCIT Burnaby Campus Vaccination site for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. No appointment, BC Personal Health Number, or registration required. If you have already received your first dose, please register with the provincial … Read more
The impact of the railway industry on the Canadian economy can’t be downplayed. Over $320 billion worth of products are transported each year—and here in BC, those railways are increasingly being operated by Indigenous youth. Rail companies in BC have been looking for ways to bring in new talent as large segments of their workforce … Read more
Below are updated BCIT-related travel guidelines based on guidance from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training and the Provincial Health Officer. For students, BCIT-related travel is typically related to field school trips, practicum placements, international field schools, study abroad, conferences, and events. For staff and faculty, BCIT-related travel is typically related to conferences, … Read more
Something was missing from the TV shows and movies Eddy Boudel Tan grew up with: people who looked like him. “Growing up in the ‘90s as a queer Asian-Canadian boy, with parents that immigrated to Canada, I didn’t see people like me on the screen much,” says the BCIT alumnus. A self-described ‘drama kid,’ Eddy … Read more
In early May, high atop the roof of the BCIT Downtown Campus a group of tiny goslings was stranded. The goslings couldn’t jump past the rooftop parapet to join their parents. Immediately Adam Dickinson, Manager of Transportation and Grounds, called the Wildlife Rescue Association. “And within an hour they were on the roof to rescue … Read more