BCIT recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers—for the thirteenth consecutive year. This special designation recognizes the BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. BCIT was specifically recognized for fostering a culture of encouragement and support for … Read more

BCIT named in Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2023

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 for the second consecutive year. BCIT ranked 37 out of 300 organizations from 25 different industries. The annual list released by Forbes in partnership with Statista identifies best employers based on independent surveys of over 12,000 employees … Read more

BCIT appoints Steve Perry as Dean, School of Transportation

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BCIT is excited to announce that Steve Perry has been appointed Dean, School of Transportation. Steve brings 14 years of academic leadership at BCIT across multiple transportation sector campuses, the Bachelor of Technology, Trades Discovery, and Access programs. He leads major initiatives to grow transportation education, including delivery of industry services to meet rapidly evolving … Read more

COVID-19 Update- March 2022

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As the COVID-19 pandemic response continues to evolve, we have a number of updates to share with you today. This covers a variety of pandemic-related areas which include: New public health officer announcements BCIT communications and guidance Cleaning and hygiene Rapid antigen test kits Vaccination site Travel Film production and events Appreciation We encourage you … Read more

BCIT receives funding from the Province of BC to open 96 new nursing seats

BCIT National Nursing Week

The Province of BC announced on February 20, that 602 new nursing seats are being added to public post-secondary institutes throughout the province to help address the BC’s nursing shortage. 96 of these seats have been allocated to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). This investment is part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, which … Read more

Kenton Low joins BCIT as Dean, School of Business + Media

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BCIT is pleased to announce that Kenton Low has been appointed Dean, School of Business + Media. Kenton is an educator and senior executive with a record of leadership in companies ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to two of the FORTUNE 50 most admired companies in the world. His previous roles include Corporate Chief Marketing Officer … Read more

BCIT appoints Danica Djurkovic as Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities

BCIT is pleased to welcome Danica Djurkovic as Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities. Danica brings a remarkable array of credentials, experiences, and connections which will be instrumental in the ongoing transformation of our Burnaby Campus in particular, but also other BCIT campuses as we renew and upgrade in the future. Danica joins BCIT from … Read more