BCIT is pleased to announce that Matthew Pedley, BASc, PEng has been appointed Associate Dean of Electrical Engineering and Technology in the BCIT School of Energy (SoE). Matthew comes to BCIT from BC Hydro. He brings over 15 years of experience in public and private electrical utilities. He has worked as a Senior Regulatory Specialist … Read more
For nearly 60 years, BCIT has been instrumental in connecting education, industry, and government in support of building an agile workforce with sustained and meaningful impact. The demonstrated success saw an increasing demand for BCIT to bring its industry-focused and applied education model to organizations worldwide. This summer, BCIT International and the School of Transportation … Read more
BCIT is pleased to continue in-person learning and teaching at our campuses in Fall 2022, consistent with current the Provincial Health Officer and BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) guidelines. Whether you’re coming to campus for the first time, or have already been back, we welcome you this September! Below is a reminder of the … Read more
Visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers are critical to the social and economic prosperity of British Columbia. The Business in Vancouver (BIV) BC500 2022 list recognizes individuals who have made notable impact across sectors and communities. Among the 500 influential business leaders named in BC500 this year includes Kory Wilson, Executive Director, BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, … Read more
BCIT Steel Trades Instructor Don Smith didn’t hesitate to volunteer his time to help transform a shipping container office at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park into a meaningful artwork that connects culture and place. “I thought it was a cool idea,” says Don, a member of the N’Quatqua First Nation and an instructor in Steel Trades … Read more
More students will get the education and skills they need to build using one of the province’s greatest natural advantages: mass timber. A new program is helping experienced carpenters, ironworkers and builders gain the in-demand skills needed to succeed in the growing field of mass timber innovation. Investing in mass timber education supports BC’s workers … Read more
When BCIT Technical Advisor Bryan Fair decided to invest in his first-ever electric vehicle (EV), he never imagined he would end up plugging into a whole new world of inquiry, learning—and creativity. “I realized there was far more that I didn’t know than I did know,” reflects Bryan. “How do you ‘demythstify’ or filter out … Read more
BCIT recently announced that the new Trades and Technology Centre will bear the name of Vancouver-based real-estate developer Concert Properties in recognition of the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting students and trades training at the Institute. Once completed, the Concert Properties Centre for Trades & Technology will provide a space for innovation in skilled trades … Read more
I am honoured to accept the role as Interim President, while the search for BCIT’s next president continues. Firstly, I would like to thank Kathy Kinloch for her vision, leadership, and commitment to BCIT throughout her tenure. Thanks to her efforts and those of our community, BCIT continues to evolve as a remarkable educational Institute … Read more
British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their healthcare needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout BC Additionally, the Province is providing bursaries to internationally educated allied health professionals and existing health authority employees to meet increasing demand for health professionals in … Read more