Judith Suryanto 
March 31 marks Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating the resilience, contributions, and achievements of transgender and non-binary individuals. At the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), we recognize and honour our transgender students and employees, acknowledging their valuable presence in our community. TDOV is not only a time to raise … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Navida Suleman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President, Administration. Navida is an accomplished finance executive with over 25 years of experience in publicly listed, private, and member-owned organizations. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President and CFO at … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to appoint Derek Lemieux will be joining BCIT as Executive Director, Global Partnerships. This key position will be the lead in Global Partnerships for BCIT. including all externally facing international activities for BCIT including student recruitment, global mobility and International Credential Evaluation Service. Derek Lemieux is … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Vail (she/her) as BCIT’s new Associate Vice President, Students. Many in our community will already know Laura through her outstanding work with us as Senior Director, Student Success. Prior to joining BCIT, Laura contributed her passion for student wellbeing and … Read more
Written by: Sia Foryoh Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, gain a credential, or pursue a degree, BCIT Flexible Learning offers flexible education that allows you to study at your own pace with a variety of course formats, including in-person, online, and blended options. Many of these programs align with in-demand fields highlighted in … Read more
Written by: Justin Saint, Co-chair of Pride BCIT October marks 2S/LGBTQIA+ History Month in Canada, a time to honor the achievements, struggles, and lasting impact of queer individuals who have shaped our communities and industries. While Pride Month in June is centered around visibility, joy, and advocacy for present and future human rights, 2S/LGBTQIA+ History … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Hudson, Vice President, People, Culture, and Inclusion. Chris has been interim in this role since May 2024 and early on has prioritized being accessible, visible, and involved in our community. Chris has and will be focused on bringing new approaches to creating an exceptional employee experience, … Read more
Earlier this June, the Province of Quebec introduced Bill 2, which allows adults adopted in Quebec to now access the names of their birth parents, regardless of whether their biological parents opted to conceal their own identities or not. The loosened rules around children finding their birth parents opens questions about the implications and ethics … Read more
500 students crossed the stage in three in-person ceremonies this March, 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 located on the … Read more
In 2023, the Province of British Columbia (BC) had over 2.84 million hectares of forest and land burned, tens of thousands of evacuees, and hundreds of homes lost or damaged due to wildfires. The Government of BC called the 2023 wildfire season as “the most destructive in BC history”. In a recent talk at TEDx … Read more