COVID-19 Update- March 2022

BCIT Burnaby Campus building in spring

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

Kenton Low in a black blazer and blue dress shirt and black square framed glasses

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

BCIT recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022

Logo of BC's Top Employer 2022

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been selected as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022. This special designation awarded by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, marks BCIT’s twelfth year of being recognized as an industry leader in offering exceptional places to work. As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with more than 2,600 … Read more

BCIT welcomes new Registrar, Jan Smith

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BCIT is delighted to announce the appointment of Jan Smith as Registrar.  With over 20 years of post-secondary experience, Jan will be responsible for leading a highly committed Registrar’s Office. Jan comes to BCIT from the BC Council for International Education where she has been part of the leadership team, responsible for Board administration; government … Read more

BCIT launches its inaugural People Vision

Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at BCIT. In a complex and uncertain world, BCIT aims to ensure its people are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT’s inaugural People Vision describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect of our people—those who make BCIT distinct and are at … Read more

Safety update: New gathering guidelines from PHO

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New COVID-19 measures have been issued by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) today to address the surge in COVID-19 cases and slow the spread of Omicron, the new variant of concern. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the new public health restrictions, and visit the BCIT COVID-19 website to review updates related to BCIT … Read more

Ministry PHO mask guidance for BC post-secondary

two female students sitting in a classroom wearing medical face masks and facing each other like they are conversing

British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer has extended the mask mandate that requires masks be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout BC.  Additionally, clarification for post-secondary spaces has been provided in the revised Return-to-Campus Guidelines released by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. Masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces in … Read more