Amy Chen 
Update January 12, 2022: An appointment is now required for COVID-19 tests and vaccines at the BCIT Burnaby Campus Testing and Immunization site. Drop-ins are not permitted at this time. All members of the community are encouraged to make an appointment to get their COVID-19 vaccines at the Burnaby Campus Vaccination site or another site … Read more
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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