Amy Chen 
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
Tradespeople in British Columbia now have access to new and specialized training opportunities through TradeUpBC, an online hub that supports experienced trades professionals and employers. “Tradespeople in British Columbia build the foundation of the province that we all benefit from. It’s their growing expertise, skill and innovation that contribute to BC now and will continue … Read more
Post-secondary education is increasingly crucial for individuals looking to stay in-demand in a rapidly evolving workforce. The 2023 Labour Market Outlook for BC showed the province is expected to have almost one million job openings between now and 2033. About 75% of these job openings will require some level of post-secondary education or training. Choosing … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Petrie as the Vice President of External at the Institute. In this permanent role, Cynthia will champion the Institute’s vision and mission, providing executive leadership to a broad portfolio of departments including Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Stakeholder Relations, and Indigenous … Read more
(Story updated in February 2025 to reflect tournament details for the 2025 VEX Robotics Competition at BCIT.) In a rapidly evolving workforce where the use of artificial intelligence and robots are changing how we work, new job and career opportunities related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are also emerging, alongside the growing … Read more
BCIT Civil Engineering diploma student Julie Tran always knew that she was creative, but she didn’t know what she would pursue as a career until she started exploring her post-secondary options in grade 11. “I was thinking a lot about what I would enjoy doing for the next 5 to 10 years without having to … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has once again been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This marks the fourteenth consecutive year in which BCIT has earned this special designation. In particular, BCIT was applauded for its prioritization and investment into a culture that values continuous growth and … Read more