Judith Suryanto 
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 BC’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 … 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
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, nearly 60 years of BCIT’s success is attributed to the strength and expertise of our faculty. Upholding our promise to ensure that BCIT is a place in which all people—learners, faculty, and staff—are continuously valued, BCIT … Read more
Academic regalia. Awards and pins. Applause and celebrations. Over 1,100 students crossed the stage in five in-person ceremonies this June, joining more than 200,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements, and we are confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT. Each ceremony … Read more
At BCIT, we believe in the respect of all people in our community – students, staff, and faculty. We have always, and will continue to, champion a diversity of experiences, ideas, cultures, and perspectives, by fostering a community permeated with equality and inclusivity. In furthering our commitment for respect, diversity, and inclusion in post-secondary, BCIT … Read more
On Wednesday, June 14, BCIT will be conducting its annual full-scale emergency response exercise across all BCIT campuses, including: Burnaby Campus (including CARI), Aerospace Technology Campus, Annacis Island Campus, Marine Campus, and Downtown Campus. Members of the public and the campus community may encounter situations resembling a real disaster, including mock injuries and hazards, on … Read more
BCIT is proud to launch its first pilot of the Entry Skills for Architectural, Construction, and Engineering Fields (ACE) Microcredential program with over 18 high school students from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver enrolled to start this summer. ACE is a pathway program aimed to provide eligible high school students, … Read more