Jessica Wall 
I’m pleased to announce that all BCIT students, staff, faculty, visitors, and contractors are now invited to drop-in to the BCIT Burnaby Campus Vaccination site for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. No appointment, BC Personal Health Number, or registration required. If you have already received your first dose, please register with the provincial … Read more
I am pleased to share that the Province of B.C. has announced that British Columbia is officially entering step 3 of BC Restart Plan, effective July 1. The transition to step 3 of the plan also officially lifts the provincial state of emergency on June 30 at 11:59pm, and is a positive step forward for our community. … Read more
In light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in BC, I would like to remind you of the actions that you should take if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have returned from international travel. In these situations, one of the most important things for you to … Read more
In this video update, Kathy Kinloch speaks to the recent announcement from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training regarding the Fall term, and reflects on the extraordinary resilience that BCIT staff, faculty, and students have demonstrated since we transitioned to primarily online learning and work one year ago. The President also introduces a … Read more
This afternoon, the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST) announced that Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, advised the presidents of all public post-secondary institutions to prepare for a full return to on-campus education this September. Here is a link to the announcement. We understand there will be many questions about this in … Read more
With Spring Break just around the corner for most full time technology programs at BCIT, I want to remind you to keep the province-wide health orders top of mind when planning your activities. While it may be tempting to travel to other locations or get together with friends and family, the Provincial Health Officer’s (PHO) … Read more
Welcome to 2021! I hope you’re all feeling rested and recharged after the holiday break and that you found some time to celebrate all that you accomplished last year. As we return to learning — whether from home or on campus — I want to take this opportunity to remind you where to find BCIT’s … Read more
As you may have seen, the BC Provincial Health Officer has extended the current COVID-19 province-wide restrictions through January 8, 2021. These continued orders 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 maximum of two … Read more