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Women in Engineering

Become an engineering innovator

Only about 19% of newly licensed engineers in Canada identify as women.* Become the next engineering innovator with BCIT.

At BCIT you’ll build confidence through hands-on learning in small and supportive teams. Apply now and bring your distinct and extraordinary talent to the industry.

*Source: Engineers Canada, 2023

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Women in Engineering Entrance Award & Bursary

Find out about eligibility, application, and more for the Women in Engineering Entrance Award and Bursary.

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Engineering Info Sessions

Become the next innovator

“Join us and start your career in engineering. This is where you can contribute toward solutions for the big questions we are currently facing – understanding the climate and how it changes, building new ways of providing energy at scale, creating healthy indoor spaces that can cope with a multitude of challenges such as contagious diseases, forest fires, heat and cold waves, and so much more.”

— Andrea Frisque, Dean of BCIT School of Energy.


The world needs your unique perspectives, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Hear the inspirational stories from three women-identifying graduates and students in engineering. Learn about their BCIT hands-on learning experience for Civil, Mining, Geomatics, Building Science, and more.

Spotlight on BCIT women in engineering

BCIT researchers lead development of local PFAS detection method

June 3, 2025

A research team at BCIT is leading a groundbreaking initiative to develop local expertise in the detection of PFAS (per-...

BCIT Women in Engineering Club hosts third annual Spend a Day event

May 21, 2025

The BCIT Women in Engineering (WiE) student club hosted its third annual Spend a Day event at the Burnaby Campus...

two female students

Chemical Technology students receive Youth Innovation Grant

April 30, 2025

Congratulations to Nga Mavis Phan and Maninder Kailay from the Chemical and Environmental Technology program for receiving national recognition through...

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“Diversity and inclusion provide important perspectives and voices that stimulate collaboration, innovation, and excellence in engineering.”

— Phyllis Chong, P.Eng., Program Head – Civil Engineering, School of Construction and the Environment.


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