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SUMMARY:Fish\, Wildlife and Recreation (FWR) Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026\, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm for an online Info Session and learn more about the Fish\, Wildlife and Recreation program.  Faculty and students will be available during the session to answer questions and share experiences and details about the program and courses. \nPlease register using the form below. \nTurn your passion for the natural world and conservation into a career. \nThe FWR program provides students with relevant and practical hands-on learning through field labs\, classroom and online learning experiences. Learning outcomes are aligned with current needs of government\, the conservation and stewardship community and private industry. \nWhy Choose FWR? The FWR program has undergone significant updates in the last few years to incorporate new technology\, skills and knowledge to ensure it aligns with industry expectations for the knowledge and field skills graduates need to be successful in this field. \nThe updated FWR program has been accredited by the College of Applied Biologists for the Registered Biology Technologist (RBTech) designation and there are several pathways students can take following graduation from FWR to obtain further education that allows them to pursue a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) designation. We have multiple transfer agreements in place with other institutions across the country who recognize the value of FWR graduates and are excited to offer further education opportunities. To learn more about professional designations available to graduates of the program\, visit the program’s Professional Accreditation page. \nOur graduates have an excellent reputation and pursue a broad range of work and career opportunities with private consulting firms\, municipal\, regional\, provincial and federal government departments and agencies\, non-government agencies and First Nation communities. \nTo learn more about the program\, please visit our website at https://www.bcit.ca/programs/fish-wildlife-and-recreation-diploma-full-time-7935dipma/ and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bcitfwr/
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/fish-wildlife-and-recreation-fwr-info-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Applied & Natural Sciences,Info Sessions,Online Information Sessions,School of Construction & the Environment
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SUMMARY:Dream & Build Conference
DESCRIPTION:BCIT ConnectHER Hub and Build a Dream co-host Dream & Build\, supporting women and gender-diverse trades workers through leadership\, connection\, and advancement. \n\n⚡️ Friday\, June 5th\nJoin us in the Great Hall\, Building SE-02. We’ll kick off the weekend with an engaging evening reception that brings together women and gender-diverse trades workers alongside key stakeholders and industry partners. The night blends connection and conversation with interactive engagement sessions\, a workwear and PPE fashion show\, and time to explore exhibitors. It’s a welcoming introduction\, complete with a dinner buffet and opportunities to network and settle in. \n⚡️ Saturday\, June 6th\nExperience a full\, high-impact conference day centered on growth\, confidence\, and connection. Through a mix of keynotes\, interactive workshops\, and honest panel conversations\, the day explores authenticity\, leadership\, and what it means to take space in the skilled trades and STEAM. With opportunities to engage in mentorship\, entrepreneurship\, and advocacy\, participants gain practical tools and meaningful insight to support their next steps. \n⚡️ Sunday\, June 7th\nClose out the weekend with a focus on sustainability\, both personally and professionally. Sunday’s sessions explore financial empowerment\, wellness\, and the power of intentional networking\, helping participants turn inspiration into action. The day ends with closing reflections that reinforce connection\, leaving participants feeling grounded\, supported\, and ready to move forward with clarity and purpose. \nRegister  \nTogether\, these three days create a professional development experience rooted in community\, growth\, and momentum—supporting women and gender-diverse trades workers as they build their careers and contribute to a more inclusive future in the skilled trades. Attend the sessions that work with your schedule. \n\n.
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/dream-build-conference/
LOCATION:Building SE02\, Great Hall\, 3700 Willingdon Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Conference,School of Construction & the Environment,School of Energy,School of Transportation,Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Construction and the Environment":MAILTO:construction@bcit.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T193000
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SUMMARY:Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) Info Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin our Online Info Session on Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 for an online Info Session and Learn how you can protect and manage BC’s most valuable resources. Get your questions answered by FNAM Program Head Julia Alards-Tomalin and the FNAM faculty. \nTurn your passion for the outdoors into a career \nAlmost 60% of British Columbia is forested\, providing vital social\, ecological\, and environmental benefits. Practicing sustainable stewardship requires leaders who can balance these values. If you see yourself managing our ecosystems sustainably\, the Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) program is your starting point. \nWhy Choose FNAM? Through hands-on experiential learning\, you’ll gain a foundation in natural sciences and field skills while mastering the “balance” required for modern forestry. Our unique curriculum integrates scientific and Indigenous knowledge to prepare you for a rewarding career. \nMaster the Skills That Matter: \n\nEcosystem Analysis: Identify and interpret connected ecosystems.\nWildfire & Forest Health: Learn active suppression\, proactive management\, and disease mitigation.\nUrban Biodiversity: Manage green spaces that provide wildlife habitat and heat-wave moderation.\nHolistic Management: Apply ethical and Indigenous perspectives to land-use decision-making.\n\nProfessional Designations & Support: \n\nGet Certified: Our program is a gateway to becoming a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT)\, Technical Agrologist (TAg)\, or ISA Certified Arborist.\nDegree Transfers: Explore transfer agreements with institutions like UNBC. More transfer agreements are currently being developed!\nFunding Opportunities: Learn about the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program\, which includes tuition support and paid summer work placements with industry partners.\n\n 
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/forest-and-natural-areas-management-fnam-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Applied & Natural Sciences,Info Sessions,School of Construction & the Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Construction and the Environment":MAILTO:construction@bcit.ca
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SUMMARY:Equity in Trades: Instructors Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Equity in Trades\, a free conference for women and gender-diverse Trades Instructors. Expand your network\, grow your professional practice\, and find community. We will have two social events\, one Friday evening and one Saturday evening. Sessions include: \n\nIndigenous Experiences\nProfessional Development Opportunities\nLeading Male-Dominated Classrooms\nSunday morning session “Pathways to Instruction” is open to individuals aspiring to move off the tools and into the classroom\n\nPlease reach out to Anna Lary at alary@bcit.ca if you have session ideas or are interested in speaking\, facilitation or volunteer opportunities. Preferred hotel rates available. \nImportant: There are two registration links below. The first link is for the entire conference\, including the Sunday morning session. Scroll down if you want to register for just the Sunday morning session ‘Pathways to Instruction.’ \nREGISTRATION CLOSED – We are now at capacity\, please contact Anna Lary if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/equity-in-trades-instructors-conference/
LOCATION:Downtown Campus\, Tech Collider\, 555 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Construction and the Environment":MAILTO:construction@bcit.ca
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SUMMARY:Cabinetmaking (Joinery) Foundation & Apprenticeship Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 30th\, 2026\, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for the Cabinetmaking (Joinery) Foundation & Apprenticeship Open House. Program Head\, Bill Nash and Faculty\, Andrew Pavle\, will be speaking and showcasing program highlights and answering any questions from attendees. \nPlease register using the form below! \nFor questions and inquiries\, please contact Department Head\, Bill Nash bnash@bcit.ca \nProgram Information:  \n\nCabinetmaking Apprenticeship program is four years in duration. The program is designed so that comprehensive instructions are followed by a series of assignments and practical projects to give you the opportunity to hone your skills. Each level of apprenticeship training builds on the skills and knowledge you acquired in your previous training. \n\n\nCabinetmaking Foundation is a 25-week full-time program preparing students for entry-level employment in the cabinetmaker trade. Basic theory and related information along with hands-on shop practice enable students to become competent in basic interior woodworking tasks. Upon successful completion of the program\, students will receive credit for their level one apprenticeship.
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/cabinetmaking-joinery-foundation-apprenticeship-open-house/
LOCATION:Building NE02\, BCIT NE2\, Smith St\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions,School of Construction & the Environment,Trades & Apprenticeship
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T140000
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SUMMARY:Equity in Contracting 3.0
DESCRIPTION:Building on the energy and impact of Equity in Contracting 2.0\, Equity in Contracting 3.0 continues the work of strengthening pathways to leadership\, ownership\, and equity in the skilled trades. \nIn 2026\, we are once again bringing together women and gender-diverse trades workers\, contractors\, industry leaders\, and allies for a powerful day of connection\, learning\, and collective action. Equity in Contracting 3.0 deepens the conversation\, moving beyond access and entry toward sustained leadership\, business growth\, and systemic change within the contracting and construction sectors. We have an exceptional panel moderated by Priya Hartley Anderson\, Owner of Rockwood Electrical and including: \n\nChantel Sinnott of Sinnott Electric\nPenny Gotto of GreenVista Contracting \nSasha Kassis of Wildeside Construction \nMahara Gibson Zeinoun of Princess Plumbing \n\nParticipants can expect: \n\nInsightful discussions led by experienced trades leaders and changemakers\nPractical strategies for navigating contracting\, leadership\, and entrepreneurship\nMeaningful networking rooted in community\, solidarity\, and shared purpose\nCelebration of achievements that continue to shift what leadership in the trades looks like\n\nGrounded in the same spirit of collaboration that defined 2.0\, this event reinforces a clear message: when we invest in equity\, mentorship\, and collective leadership\, the entire industry is stronger. \nEquity in Contracting 3.0 is proudly supported by the BCIT ConnectHER Hub\, alongside valued partners and industry champions committed to creating safer\, more inclusive\, and more equitable futures in the trades. \nREGISTRATION CLOSED – We are now at capacity\, please contact Anna Lary if you have any questions. \nLooking to connect\, grow\, and lead in the skilled trades?\nExplore upcoming opportunities through the ConnectHER Hub and follow @bcitconnectherhub on Instagram to stay connected and inspired.
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/equity-in-contracting-3-0-2/
LOCATION:Building SE02\, TownSquare A/B\, 3700 Willingdon Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School of Construction & the Environment,Trades & Apprenticeship
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SUMMARY:Equity in Contracting 3.0
DESCRIPTION:Building on the energy and impact of Equity in Contracting 2.0\, Equity in Contracting 3.0 continues the work of strengthening pathways to leadership\, ownership\, and equity in the skilled trades. \nIn 2026\, we are once again bringing together women and gender-diverse trades workers\, contractors\, industry leaders\, and allies for a powerful day of connection\, learning\, and collective action. Equity in Contracting 3.0 deepens the conversation\, moving beyond access and entry toward sustained leadership\, business growth\, and systemic change within the contracting and construction sectors. We have an exceptional panel moderated by Priya Hartley Anderson\, Owner of Rockwood Electrical and including: \n\nChantel Sinnott of Sinnott Electric\nPenny Gotto of GreenVista Contracting \nSasha Kassis of Wildeside Construction \nMahara Gibson Zeinoun of Princess Plumbing \n\nParticipants can expect: \n\nInsightful discussions led by experienced trades leaders and changemakers\nPractical strategies for navigating contracting\, leadership\, and entrepreneurship\nMeaningful networking rooted in community\, solidarity\, and shared purpose\nCelebration of achievements that continue to shift what leadership in the trades looks like\n\nGrounded in the same spirit of collaboration that defined 2.0\, this event reinforces a clear message: when we invest in equity\, mentorship\, and collective leadership\, the entire industry is stronger. \nEquity in Contracting 3.0 is proudly supported by the BCIT ConnectHER Hub\, alongside valued partners and industry champions committed to creating safer\, more inclusive\, and more equitable futures in the trades. \n  \nLooking to connect\, grow\, and lead in the skilled trades?\nExplore upcoming opportunities through the ConnectHER Hub and follow @bcitconnectherhub on Instagram to stay connected and inspired.
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/equity-in-contracting-3-0/
LOCATION:Building SE02\, TownSquare A/B\, 3700 Willingdon Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School of Construction & the Environment,Trades & Apprenticeship
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T183000
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SUMMARY:Sheet Metal Info Session
DESCRIPTION:A nationally-designated trade under the Interprovincial Red Seal Program\nThe sheet metal trade consists of a wide variety of areas that you could be employed in. Sheet metal work includes the following: heating\, ventilation\, and air conditioning in residential\, commercial and industrial settings. Other specialized areas include stainless steel\, industrial exhaust systems\, architectural work and roofing. \nBeing employed in sheet metal can be both challenging and lucrative. You could be working in a shop environment\, working on a job site or both. \nJoin us in person for more information on our Sheet Metal programs.
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/sheet-metal-info-session/
LOCATION:Building NE01\, Room 142\, 3700 Willingdon Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions,School of Construction & the Environment,Trades & Apprenticeship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T042619
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SUMMARY:Forest and Natural Areas Management Online Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Wednesday\, February 25th\, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm for an online Info Session. Learn how you can protect and manage BC’s most valuable resources. Get your questions answered by FNAM Program Head Julia Alards-Tomalin and the FNAM faculty. \nPlease register using the form below. \nTurn your passion for the outdoors into a career \nAlmost 60% of British Columbia is forested\, providing vital social\, ecological\, and environmental benefits. Practicing sustainable stewardship requires leaders who can balance these values. If you see yourself managing our ecosystems sustainably\, the Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) program is your starting point. \nWhy Choose FNAM? Through hands-on experiential learning\, you’ll gain a foundation in natural sciences and field skills while mastering the “balance” required for modern forestry. Our unique curriculum integrates scientific and Indigenous knowledge to prepare you for a rewarding career. \nMaster the Skills That Matter: \n\nEcosystem Analysis: Identify and interpret connected ecosystems.\nWildfire & Forest Health: Learn active suppression\, proactive management\, and disease mitigation.\nUrban Biodiversity: Manage green spaces that provide wildlife habitat and heat-wave moderation.\nHolistic Management: Apply ethical and Indigenous perspectives to land-use decision-making.\n\nProfessional Designations & Support: \n\nGet Certified: Our program is a gateway to becoming a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT)\, Technical Agrologist (TAg)\, or ISA Certified Arborist.\nDegree Transfers: Explore transfer agreements with institutions like UNBC. More transfer agreements are currently being developed!\nFunding Opportunities: Learn about the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program\, which includes tuition support and paid summer work placements with industry partners.
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/forest-and-natural-areas-management-online-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Applied & Natural Sciences,Info Sessions,Online Information Sessions,School of Construction & the Environment
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