Amy Chen 
We are proud BCIT students, faculty, and staff for all their success in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is a snapshot of some of the high-profile recognition earned in BC and around the world. Congratulations! Student Awards First Place/Gold Elliot Pierce Aerospace, Skills Canada BC Competition 2024 Eric Wu Automation and Control (Electrical), Skills … Read more
September 10, 2024 (Richmond, BC) – The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), in partnership with the Province of BC and the Government of Canada, are revolutionizing life sciences training in British Columbia (BC) with the first-of-its-kind BC Biomanufacturing Training Facility (BCBTF). Representatives … Read more
On June 25, the United Nations – Habitat, Sustainable Development Goals Cities released its SDG Cities Canada Report tracking the progress of Canadian cities in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN SDGs includes 17 goals set forth by the United Nations as a universal call to protect the planet, end poverty, and … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT students Ayden Meinhardt and Eric Wu for representing Team BC in winning gold at the 2024 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) that took place in Quebec City on May 30 and 31. BCIT Mechatronics and Robotics student Ayden competed in the Electronics category, while BCIT Electrical student Eric competed in the Automation … Read more
BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships provides support to Indigenous students throughout their educational journey, while also supporting the BCIT community in their work to advance Truth and Reconciliation. A key component of the ongoing work related to the BCIT Indigenous Vision is the continuous Indigenization of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum. Tami Pierce, … Read more
With nearly one million job openings expected in British Columbia (BC) between now and 2033, about 75% of these jobs will require some form of post-secondary education or training. Whether you’ve recently graduated high school, are looking to advance your career, or want to make a career change, there are many different types of post-secondary … Read more
Congratulations to all BCIT students who participated in the 2024 Skills Canada British Columbia (SCBC) competition. Students from the Schools of Construction and the Environment, Energy, and Transportation competed against post-secondary students from across BC and successfully placed in the top three across 10 major categories. Competing BCIT students took home 22 medals, including seven … Read more
BCIT is excited to share that Omair Quraishi (he/him) will be joining the Institute as the new Associate Vice President, Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer (CIO) beginning June 2024. Coinciding with this announcement, Sunny Jassal (he/him) will begin in a new role at BCIT as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), also transitioning in June. … Read more
Only five per cent of skilled trades workers across the country are women, according to Statistics Canada. In efforts to inspire more young women to pursue a career in skilled trades, BCIT welcomed more than 80 high school students from 10 school districts across British Columbia for a day of empowerment and excitement at the … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes employers across Canada who demonstrate exceptional leadership in developing green initiatives and creating a culture of environmental awareness across their organizations. BCIT was specifically acknowledged for its holistic approach to sustainability. … Read more