BCIT offers Polytechnic Teaching program for educators

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BCIT is excited to offer the Associate Certificate in Polytechnic Teaching (POLY) program, designed for current and aspiring educators. As a premier polytechnic institute in BC, BCIT offers flexible, relevant, and future-proof education. This program is delivered by instructors with extensive experience in the field of teaching and learning. The POLY program emphasizes active and … Read more

BCIT welcomes Joanna Tong as Executive Director, BCIT Foundation

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BCIT is thrilled to announce that Joanna Tong will be joining BCIT Foundation as its new Executive Director, starting November 4. With over 25 years of senior executive experience in higher education, Joanna has led several significant comprehensive campaigns from planning to completion. An authentic collaborator and a creative thinker, Joanna is passionate about supporting … Read more

Our People: Meet Elly Habibullah, Marketing and Social Media Specialist, Library Services

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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 … Read more

Come Grow with Us: Meet Hoby Chou, Manager, Service Management, IT Services

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Come Grow with Us spotlights the remarkable career progress of BCIT staff and faculty who have dedicated more than a decade to the Institute. Each story is a celebration of their growth and contributions to BCIT. Hoby Chou is the Manager of Service Management, IT Services at BCIT. He started out his journey at the BCIT … Read more

BCIT appoints Karen Collins as Senior Director, Safety, Security, and Emergency Management

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BCIT is pleased to welcome Karen Collins as Senior Director, Safety, Security, and Emergency Management starting October 1, 2024. With extensive experience in emergency & risk management, safety, business continuity, security, and leadership, Karen joins BCIT most recently from the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) where she led their Emergency Planning, Major Events, Integrated Safety & … Read more

Our People: Meet Julie Pereira, Systems Administrator

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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 … Read more

Our People: Meet Dr. Moein Manbachi, Project Leader, SMART

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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 … Read more

Our People: Meet Sam Issari, Student Records Supervisor

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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 … Read more

Our People: Meet Amanda Koehler, Department Head, Motorcycle Technician

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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