New EV chargers coming to British Columbia

The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electric – transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go. Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a combined … Read more

BCIT Pandemic-Resilient Jobs Report identifies most in-demand jobs for 2021 and beyond

BCIT-Pandemic-Resilient Jobs Report 2021

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

How one BCIT railway program is creating opportunities for Indigenous learners

BCIT Indigenous Railway program

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

Updated guidelines on BCIT-related travel

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

BCIT prepares for Fall 2021 – New Provincial Guidelines Transition

Following last week’s announcement that marked Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training has released the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines to support post-secondaries across the province in preparing for ongoing safe learning and working this fall. The COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines are designed to parallel BC’s four-step Restart Plan and were … Read more

BCIT releases the Soul of the Fraser: Highlighting threat to estuary

Soul of the Fraser

“It’s a critical moment for the Fraser River estuary,” says Ken Ashley, Director, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Rivers Institute.    “We need to protect it,” he says. “It’s the eleventh hour.”   This urgency comes through in Ken’s upcoming book, The Soul of The Fraser.  “The estuary, which has experienced myriad developmental pressures for over … Read more

Update on international travel restrictions – June 21

The Government of Canada announced details of the first phase of its approach to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada. Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59pm EST, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day-8. We recommend … Read more

Community update from President Kathy Kinloch – June 16

In this video update, President Kathy Kinloch extends her gratitude to the community as many begin summer vacations, while others continue preparations for Fall 2021. President Kinloch also recognizes Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, both of which have tragically coincided with the discovery of the remains of the Indigenous children at a residential school … Read more

Residential School tragedy

https://commons.bcit.ca/news/2021/05/residential-school-tragedy/

Good day, I write to you today with a heavy heart in light of last week’s heartbreaking discovery of the remains of Indigenous children at a former Kamloops Residential School. This is a devastating and painful time for Indigenous families and communities across our country. On behalf of our BCIT community, I extend my thoughts … Read more