Our People: Meet Dr. Jennifer Kong, Faculty, Basic Health Sciences

Dr. Jennifer Kong pointing to her heart diagram t-shirt.

Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more

BCIT named 2024 Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 by Forbes.  The annual rankings are developed by Forbes and Statista through an independent survey of 40,000 professionals across all industry sectors, with eligible companies employing at least 500 employees. The evaluation is based on three criteria: … Read more

BCIT creating pathways for Indigenous youth learners through local partnerships

BCIT mural at Beedie Plaza

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Squamish Líl̓wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) and Capilano University to formalize a partnership that will create opportunities for Indigenous youth learners.  The partners gathered earlier this month at the Squamish Líl̓wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, B.C., … Read more

Celebrating BCIT graduates: Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies

Dr. Jeff Zabudsky addressing graduates

Over 1700 students are crossing the stage in five in-person ceremonies this June, joining more than 205,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements and confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT.   Each ceremony begun with the acknowledgement that our campuses are … Read more

Celebrating BCIT Spring 2024 Convocation valedictorians

Valedictorians of Spring 2024 Convocation

For nearly 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges. We celebrate our graduating BCIT students with confidence in the flexible, relevant, and future-proof education has been the hallmark of the Institute for the past 60 years.  BCIT is excited to announce Alina Malik, Sidrah Umar, Kobie Smith, … Read more

BCIT appoints Dr. Justin Williams as Associate Vice President, Academic

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Justin Williams as the Associate Vice President of Academic at BCIT – beginning April 22, 2024. Justin will play a key role in providing leadership and strategic direction to a broad portfolio of academic programs and supports. Advising on academic planning, … Read more

Celebrating BCIT Winter 2024 Convocation ceremonies valedictorians

Three graduating students in regalia

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to lead innovation in their workplaces and communities. As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, … Read more

BCIT welcomes Gerry Egan as Associate Dean, Aerospace

Gerry Egan headshot

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Egan as the new Associate Dean of Aerospace. Gerry is a proud BCIT alumnus of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Category M program. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, and is a fully licensed, … Read more

BCIT makes Forbes List of Canada’s Best Employers 2024

BCIT makes Forbes List of Canada’s Best Employers 2024

For the third consecutive year, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named as a recipient in Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2024. The list is released annually in partnership with Statista and features Canada’s top 300 best employers. The results are generated through an independent survey of more than 40,000 employees working … Read more