Community update from President Kathy Kinloch – Feb 26

President's Update

In this video update, Kathy Kinloch speaks to the Institute’s new Respect, Diversity and Inclusion (RDI) Framework, proposed changes at the Annacis Island Campus, and reminds faculty, staff, and students of the health and wellness resources available. As we continue to navigate COVID-19 health restrictions, it’s important to make your health and well-being a priority. … Read more

BCIT is a Top 100 Employer in BC – for the eleventh year in a row

For more than 55 years, BCIT has built a reputation for educating job-ready students through applied, hands on learning. Behind that success is a dedicated team of faculty and staff who help BCIT deliver on its vision to empower people, shape BC, and inspire global progress. As a people-focused organization, BCIT is thrilled to be … Read more

Extended COVID-19 Provincial Orders – February 5

Electrical engineering student on campus

The Provincial Health Officer has announced an extension of the current COVID-19 province-wide restrictions. All public health orders are continuing until further notice. The timeline for easing restrictions depends on our individual actions and factors like the spread of the COVID-19 variants, vaccine supply, and hospitalization rates within the province. The Orders that continue to be … Read more

Safety checklist for faculty and staff arriving on campus

BCIT Burnaby campus in spring.

With the Winter semester in full swing for both online and blended learning, this is a reminder of the important steps BCIT faculty and staff must take before arriving on campus. Complete the Pandemic Exposure online course This is a mandatory 30-minute online course titled “BCIT Pandemic Exposure Control Plan”, available through the Employee Learning Hub in … Read more

Safety checklist for BCIT students arriving on campus

BCIT broadcast students following safety precautions on campus

With the Winter semester in full swing for both online and blended learning, this is a reminder of the important steps BCIT students must take before arriving on campus. 1. Complete the COVID-19 and pandemic online course This is a mandatory 30-minute online course titled “COVID-19 Pandemic On-Campus Guidelines Training”, available through the Learning Hub in the My … Read more

Update on COVID-19 Provincial Orders – January 8

Motorcycle mechanic student on campus with COVID-19 safety precautions.

As you may have seen, the BC Provincial Health Officer announced an extension on the current COVID-19 province-wide restrictions until February 5, 2021. The Orders in effect include: No social gatherings of any size with anyone other than your household or, if you live alone, your core bubble. For people who live alone, a core bubble is a … Read more