Judith Suryanto 
In response to the anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) protests happening across Canada today, we want to acknowledge that this event may adversely impact members of our BCIT community, particularly members of our 2S/LGBTQIA+ community, and feel disruptive to the safe and inclusive environment we are committed to creating at BCIT. We want to … Read more
Once again, BCIT has been recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) as a top performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI), tying for fifth with the University of California, Berkeley, in the category of Wellbeing and Work. Association for Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) AASHE empowers higher education … Read more
BCIT honoured and excited to introduce the BCIT Accessibility Plan 2023, our first Institute plan in support of the Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA). Compliance with this legislation is a requirement for all post-secondary institutions but we are proud to say that BCIT has been leading the way in our sector. Our plan exceeds all … Read more
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
With over one million jobs set to open in BC in the next decade, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, the need for skilled workers to fulfill the workforce gap is at an all-time high – particularly in the trades sector. As part of the Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan, a … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Figner as Provost and Vice President, Academic. In this role, Jennifer will lead the creation and implementation of the academic priorities for the Institute and will champion crucial academic initiatives across all our campuses. Jennifer has been serving as the … Read more
People looking to excel in B.C.’s growing mass-timber sector can now access more knowledge and training opportunities at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). “Mass timber is a strong, clean building technology that is at the centre of our province’s future construction blueprint,” said Jagrup Brar, Minister of State for Trade, and chair of the Mass … Read more
Nearly every sector in the market is experiencing a rapid shift in skilled labour. Today, tradespeople are one of the most heavily impacted by the changing market landscape. While this may sound like a challenge, it’s actually an opportunity. According to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, more than one million job openings are expected … Read more
Last month, 1,100 BCIT students crossed the stage in five in-person Convocation ceremonies. Convocation is not only a celebration of our students’ achievements, but also a testament to our commitment in helping our graduates create sustained and meaningful impact in their careers beyond BCIT. This year, BCIT invited leaders from numerous competitive industries to share … Read more
BCIT is deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent acts of violence that occurred at the University of Waterloo. Our condolences go out to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire University of Waterloo community affected by this senseless act of violence against the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. BCIT firmly condemns all forms of gender and … Read more