BCIT Convocation Celebration Spring 2023
BCIT is located on the unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
BCIT has been educating and inspiring students for over half a century on these traditional lands and for that, we are grateful. We acknowledge that the relationship with Indigenous peoples in Canada has been troubled and must be reconciled; we are deeply committed to working with our partners to advance reconciliation.
Message from our Board Chair and Interim President
Today, we gather to celebrate a momentous achievement in your academic journey. We recognize that BCIT is not an easy road, and we applaud you for your tenacity and commitment to your studies. We hope that you take a moment to savour your accomplishment and take pride in how far you have come.
We extend our appreciation to your family and friends who played integral roles in helping you succeed. Our thanks also go out to the faculty and staff who have guided you along the way.
Today marks the end of your program at BCIT, but your journey does not end here, and neither should your education. Keep in touch with us, upgrade your skills, return for an alumni event, or join a program advisory committee. One day, you may even apply to become a faculty member – sharing your skills with a future generation of learners. Congratulations on taking significant strides to achieve this remarkable accomplishment. We encourage you to continue to make an impact in your community and sincerely commend you for delivering on our vision of empowering people, shaping BC, and inspiring global progress. On behalf of all of us at BCIT, we wish you every success in your future endeavours!
Dan Reader Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Paul McCullough Interim President, BCIT
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Message from our Alumni Association President
Congratulations and welcome to the BCIT Alumni Association!
As BCIT’s newest alumni, you are now part of over 200,000 BCIT alumni who are making vital contributions right here in our local communities and across the globe. BCIT alumni are everywhere, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world, and inspiring all of us to imagine new solutions for the future. It’s what we do best and why we are highly respected and sought by employers across BC, Canada, and beyond.
Now as our newest ambassadors, it’s your time to shine and show what your BCIT education can do.
On your convocation day, I am pleased to welcome you, as a graduate, to the BCIT Alumni Association. We are committed to helping you succeed in your career and invite you stay connected with your Alumni Association to get access to the many alumni-exclusive benefits that await you.
Remember also to stay in touch with your fellow alumni and your instructors! These are the people who can be a key network of support to you now, and throughout your careers. You’ve worked hard to get here and we are honoured to celebrate with you. There is no limit to what you can accomplish next.
Emil Bosnjak, BCIT Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship ’88 President, BCIT Alumni Association
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Message from our Interim Vice President, Advancement
Congratulations, graduates of 2023! You have persevered through challenges, mastered industry-ready skills, and now exemplify the qualities for which BCIT is known: innovation, drive, and leadership. We could not be prouder of your achievements.
I also want to congratulate our students who have received awards, which are generously supported by our community of dedicated donors. Our individual and corporate donors— many of whom are BCIT alumni who have stood in your shoes—want to see you succeed in your studies and beyond. By supporting your success as students, they help pave the way to your educational accomplishments so that you can embark on your career journey with confidence.
I encourage you to view this year’s student award recipients and learn more about the donors and the awards in our Awards Program on our website . On behalf of our students, thank you, donors, for championing their success through these awards. Finally, graduates, take the time to enjoy this well-deserved moment of celebration. We look forward to seeing what you, our newest alumni, achieve next.
Jackie Jacob Interim Vice President, Advancement
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6 Contents Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m. ................................................................... 7 School of Business + Media ∆ Business Administration ∆ Business Management ∆ Human Resource Management ∆ Operations Management ∆ Digital Arts, Media & Design Tuesday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m. ................................................................. 11 School of Business + Media ∆ Accounting, Finance, and Insurance ∆ Marketing Management Thursday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. ............................................................... 14 School of Business + Media ∆ Broadcast & Media Communications School of Energy Thursday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. ............................................................... 19 School of Computing and Academic Studies School of Health Sciences Friday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m. .................................................................... 25 School of Construction and the Environment School of Transportation @bcit.ca @lifeatbcit @bcit @lifeatbcit
Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.
School of Business + Media
Business Administration | Business Management | Human Resource Management | Operations Management | Digital Arts, Media & Design
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Steve Yallouz , Associate Dean, Business Administration
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome
Deanna B. George and William George-Thomas , Tsleil-Waututh Nation
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Opening
Distinguished Service Award Presentation
Paul McCullough , Interim President, BCIT
Greetings from the Board
Dan Reader, Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Keynote Speaker
Brent Charleton , President and CEO, EnWave Corporation
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Emil Bosnjak , President, BCIT Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Cor Vanderwolf, Human Resource Management, Diploma
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS + MEDIA
Kenton Low, Dean
Steve Yallouz , Associate Dean, Business Administration
Susan Burgess , Associate Dean, Digital Arts, Media and Design
Phil Ramer, Associate Dean, Operations Management
Program Heads
Simon Bachrich
Business Administration, Bachelor of Business
Administration
Amy Goldlist
Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate
William Shen
Business Administration, Diploma
Amy Fell
Business Management, Advanced Diploma
Mary Ho
Business Management, Diploma and Certificate
Pierre Matthee
Business Management, Part-time Diploma
Shauna Begley
Business Information Technology Management
Linda Butterfield
Business Operations Management
Terri Carde
Communication Design Essentials (Joint BCIT/Emily Carr)
Henry Leung
Digital Design and Development
Bob Kreut
3D Modeling, Art and Animation
Sonia Dhaliwal
Fire Executive Management
Mark Nakamura
Global Leadership
Leo Lei
Global Trade and Transportation Management
Masih Ferdosian
Graphic Communications Technology
Paul Sawyer
Graphic Design – PTS
Amy Stanley
Human Resource Management, Diploma
Edward Fajardo
New Media Design and Web Development
Tessa Jordan
Sustainable Business Leadership
Michael Monks
Technical Arts
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Program
Graduate Certificate
• Business Analytics
• Global Leadership
Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Administration
Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Certificate, Certificate, and Industry Partnership Certificate
• Business Administration
• Human Resource Option
• Management Option
• Marketing Option
• Business Management
• Business Management (Advanced Placement)
• Business Information Technology Management
• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Management (Advanced Placement)
• Sustainable Business Leadership
Business Management
Advanced Diploma
• Business Management
Diploma
• Business Management
Advanced Certificate
• Sustainable Business Leadership
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate
• Fire Executive Management
Certificate
• Advanced Business Management
• Business Management
• Global Business Studies
Business Operations
Diploma
• Business Information Technology Management
• Business Operations Management
• International Business Management
• Global Supply Chain
• International Business
• Global Trade & Transport Management
Certificate
• International Trade and Transportation Logistics
• Operations Management
• Engineering Management
• Facilities Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Management
• Quality and Process Management
Human Resources
Diploma
• Human Resource Management
Certificate
• Advanced Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Management
Digital Arts
Advanced Diploma
• Technical Arts
Diploma
• 3D Modeling, Art, and Animation
• Digital Design and Development
• Graphic Communications Technology Management
• New Media Design and Web Development
Certificate
• Communication Design Essentials (Joint BCIT/Emily Carr)
• Graphic Design
• Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
• Media Techniques for Business
• New Media Design and Web Development
• Web Technologies
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KEYNOTE
Brent Charleton, CFA CEO and President EnWave
Corporation
BCIT Marketing Management Entrepreneurship ’10
Brent Charleton graduated from the Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship) Diploma program in 2010. Straight out of BCIT, he was recruited to join EnWave Corporation, a publicly-listed proprietary drying technology company, as an entry-level Marketing Coordinator. In 2018, he was named CEO and President of EnWave and has been a Director on its Board since.
Driving business development at EnWave, Brent successfully licensed the company’s drying technology to more than 50 food manufacturers located throughout 25 countries, including Pepsico, Dole, Calbee, Perdue, Hormel, and the U.S. Army. Each licensee pays EnWave a royalty tied to the technology’s use. He has also raised more than $40 million through the capital markets to support EnWave’s innovation and growth. Brent earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation in 2017, completing all three levels on his first attempt.
A recipient of the BCIT Alumni Association Outstanding Student Leadership Award in 2010, Brent is also a 2019 BIV Top 40 Under Forty Award recipient and inductee to the Basketball B.C. Hall of Fame in 2020. An accomplished athlete, he finished as the all-time leading scorer in Simon Fraser University Men’s Basketball history and played four years professionally in Australia and New Zealand. He graduated with an undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University, majoring in Criminology. Brent was also a member of the New Zealand National Men’s Basketball Team in 2006.
Brent now lives in Port Moody with his beautiful wife Candice and two vibrant children, Jane and Josh. He enjoys golf, basketball, good wine, great food, providing mentorship to hungry young professionals and spending time with his family.
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Tuesday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m.
School of Business + Media
Accounting, Finance and Insurance | Marketing Management
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Julia Foy, Faculty, Broadcast and Online Journalism
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome
Deanna B. George and William George-Thomas , Tsleil-Waututh Nation
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Opening
Jennifer Figner, Interim Vice President, Academic, BCIT
Greetings from the Board
Dan Reader, Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Keynote Speaker
Susannah Pierce , President and Country Chair, Shell Canada
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Amanda Gomes , Board Director, BCIT Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Isabel Carter, Marketing Management – Marketing Communications Option, Diploma
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS + MEDIA
Kenton Low, Dean
Robin Day, Associate Dean, Accounting, Finance and Insurance
Morgan Westcott , Associate Dean, Marketing Management
Program Heads
Jennifer Kerr
Accounting, Bachelor of Accounting
Danielle Rockel
Professional Accounting, Advanced Diploma
Terry Gordon and Nadine Barrett
Accounting, Diploma
Hala Rawji
Accounting, 2nd Year
Chris Gresat
Finance and Financial Planning
Shaun Sinclair
General Insurance and Risk Management
Geoffrey Bird
Marketing Management, First Year
Program
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Technology
• Accounting
Advanced Diploma
• Professional Accounting
Accounting, Finance, and Insurance
Diploma
• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial Planning
• Financial Management
• General Insurance and Risk Management
Advanced Certificate
• Financial Analyst
Certificate
• Financial Management
Danielle Wilson
Marketing Management, Communications
Bryan Graziano
Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship
Daniel John
Marketing Management, Professional Real Estate
Bruce Anthony
Marketing Management, Professional Sales
David Tikkanen
Marketing Management, Tourism and Sustainable Event Management
Marketing Management
Advanced Diploma
• Professional Real Estate
Diploma
• Marketing Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing Communications
• Professional Real Estate
• Professional Sales
• Tourism Marketing + Sales
Certificate
• Advanced Marketing Management
• Marketing Management
• Marketing Management
• Marketing Communications
• Professional Sales
• Tourism Management
• Sustainable Event Management
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KEYNOTE
Susannah Pierce
President and Country Chair, Shell Canada
Susannah has spent the last 20 years of her career at the intersection of environmental, social, and governance interests in Canada and abroad.
Her expertise lies in bringing businesses, governments, communities, Indigenous groups, and other non-governmental actors together to support the development of energy resources from initial stages of project design through permitting and consultation to investment decision, construction, operations, and decommissioning.
In her current role as President and Country Chair, Shell Canada Limited, she is responsible for integrating and coordinating business investment and operational performance across Shell’s lines of business in Canada.
Prior to this role, Susannah was Director of Corporate Affairs, LNG Canada. She was responsible for federal and provincial regulatory approvals, Indigenous relations and negotiations, government relations, media relations, community consultations. When the joint venture participants took a final investment decision to build the facility in 2018, it was recognized as the largest private sector investment in Canadian history.
Susannah serves on various for profit and non-profit boards. She is currently on the Vancouver General Hospital Foundation and the Wilder Institute & Calgary Zoo boards. Susannah is also a part of the Advisory Board of Catalyst Canada and serves as Chair of the Business Council of BC, co-Chair of Business Council of Canada Working Group on Climate Change and Energy Transition, co-Chair of the Business Council of Alberta’s Define the Decade, and co-Chair of the Canada Chamber of Commerce Western Executive Council. She is also on the Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Advisory Council.
Susannah holds an MA from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a BA from George Washington University.
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Thursday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m.
School of Business + Media | School of Energy
Broadcast & Media Communications
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Alan Waterman , Retired Faculty, Broadcast and Online Journalism
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome
Carleen Thomas , Tsleil-Waututh Nation
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Opening
Paul McCullough , Interim President, BCIT
Greetings from the Board
Dan Reader, Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Keynote Speaker
Chris O’Riley, President and CEO, BC Hydro
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Nolan Nordwall , Board Director, BCIT Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Ian Wilson , Radio Arts and Entertainment, Diploma
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS + MEDIA
Kenton Low, Dean
Ashif Jivraj , Interim Associate Dean, Broadcast and Media Communications
Program Heads
Christine German
Broadcast and Online Journalism
Brian Wiebe
Radio Arts and Entertainment
Program
Broadcast and Media Communications
Diploma
• Broadcast and Online Journalism
• Radio Arts and Entertainment
• Television and Video Production
Sia Dezvareh
Television and Video Production
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SCHOOL OF ENERGY
Andrea Frisque, Dean
Paul Morrison , Interim Associate Dean, Chemical, Digital Communications, and Machinist
Matthew Pedley, Associate Dean, Electrical Engineering and Technology
Sanja Boskovic , Associate Dean, Industrial, and Mechanical Trades
Brent Dunn , Associate Dean, Mechanical Engineering
Program Heads
David Romalo
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Muhammad Jamil Ahmed
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics
Lynn Erickson
Chemical and Environmental Technology
Maurice LeNoble
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Remya Sreenath
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Automation and Instrumentation
Kathy Manson
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Power and Industrial Control
Rageey Youssef
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Mechanical Systems
Department Heads
Patrick Duffey
Computer Information Systems Administration
Stefano Pettenon
CNC Machinist Technician, and Machinist
Robin Gibson
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Imelda Aguilar
Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control
Ali Palizaban
Master of Engineering, Smart Grid Systems and Technology
Martin Strange
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Stephen McMillan
Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing
Cyrus Raoufi
Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Design
Roger Gale
Industrial Network Cybersecurity
Neil Munro
Mechanical Engineering, First year
Greg Scutt
Mechatronics and Robotics
Bryan Messer Millwright
Mike Safoniuk
Power Engineering
Roger Bortignon Technology Teacher Education
David Hogg
Telecommunication Systems Technician
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Program
Chemical, Digital Communications, and Machinist
Diploma
• Chemical and Environmental Technology
• Computer Information Systems Administration
• CNC Machinist Technician
• Machinist Apprenticeship
• Telecommunications Systems Technician
• Wireless Communications Technician
Certificate
• Electronics Technician Common Core
• Machinist Foundation
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Master of Engineering
• Smart Grid Systems and Technologies
Bachelor of Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology
• Electronics
Diploma
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
• Automation and Instrumentation
• Computer Control
• Electrical Power and Industrial Control
• Telecommunications and Networks
• Industrial Network Cybersecurity
Industrial and Mechanical Trades
Diploma
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician
• Industrial Instrumentation and Controls Technician
• Industrial Instrumentation Apprenticeship
• Millwright Apprenticeship
• Power and Process Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation
Certificate
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician
• Millwright Foundation
• Power Engineering
• Refrigeration Foundation
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology
• Manufacturing
Diploma
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Manufacturing
• Mechanical Systems
• Mechatronics and Robotics
• Technology Teacher Education
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KEYNOTE
Chris O’Riley President and CEO, BC Hydro
Chris O’Riley leads BC Hydro, B.C.’s largest Crown corporation and the fourth largest company in the province as ranked by annual revenue. Powered by water, BC Hydro safely provides reliable, affordable, clean electricity to its four million customers.
To ensure a reliable supply of this critical product, BC Hydro is spending approximately $2.9 billion per year over the next 10 years to refurbish and expand its electricity assets. With construction of the Site C Project currently underway, BC Hydro continues to seek opportunities to support clean energy development in B.C., such as through low-carbon electrification.
Chris has held positions throughout the organization and across the province during his 32-year career with BC Hydro, including working with customers, leading operations, overseeing capital projects, and managing risk for BC Hydro’s trading subsidiary, Powerex. Chris is a Professional Engineer in electrical engineering and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
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Thursday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m.
School of Computing and Academic Studies | School of Health Sciences
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Alan Waterman , Retired Faculty, Broadcast and Online Journalism
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome
Carleen Thomas , Tsleil-Waututh Nation
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Opening
Paul McCullough , Interim President, BCIT
Greetings from the Board
Dan Reader, Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Keynote Speaker
Rick Ilich , CEO, Townline Homes
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Nolan Nordwall , Board Director, BCIT Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Sally Poon , Computer Systems Technology, Diploma
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SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ACADEMIC STUDIES
Dean Hildebrand , Dean
Patricia Sackville, Associate Dean, Academic Studies
Donna Turner, Associate Dean, Computing
Jennifer Talman , Associate Dean, Sciences
Program or Option Heads
Mirela Gutica and Maryam Tanha
Computer Systems, Bachelor of Technology
Thomas Lane
Computer Information Technology, Diploma
Chi En Huang and Rahul Kukreja
Computer Systems, Diploma
Chi En Huang
Computer Systems – AI and Machine Learning
Kevin Cudihee
Computer Systems – Flexible Learning and Industry Services
Tejinder Randhawa
Computer Systems – Client Server
Frederic Guo
Computer Systems – Cloud Computing
D’Arcy Smith
Computer Systems – Data Communications and Internetworking
Patrick Guichon
Computer Systems - Database
Dennis Richards
Computer Systems – Digital Processing
Bruce Link
Computer Systems – Information Systems
Pat McGee
Computer Systems – Information Systems – Predictive Analytics
Albert Wei
Computer Systems – Information Systems – Programming
Paradigms
Jason Wilder
Computer Systems – Tech Entrepreneur
Mirela Gutica
Computer Systems – Technical Programming
Medhat Elmasry
Computer Systems – Web and Mobile
Sam Meech-Ward
Full-Stack Web Development
Kevin Cudihee
Applied Data Analytics and Computer Systems, Certificate
Uwe Helm
Network Administration and Security Professional
Lorraine Fentie
Office Administrator with Technology
Pat McGee
Software Systems Developer – Web Designer and Web Programmer
Michael Whyte
Technical Web Designer
Orett Morgan
Technology Support Professional
Jennifer Talman
Forensic Health Sciences
Ken Schulz
Forensic Investigation – Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Raymond Yu
Forensic Investigation – Computer Crime, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
David McKay
Forensic Investigation – Forensic Science
Colin Harris
Forensic Science Technology – Forensic Health Sciences
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Program
Bachelor of Technology
• Computer Systems
• Computer Systems Game Development
• Computer Systems Network Security
Diploma
• Computer Information Technology
• Computer Systems
• Computer Systems
• AI and Machine Learning
• Client Server
• Cloud Computing
• Data Communications and Internetworking
• Database
• Digital Processing
• Information Systems
• Predictive Analytics
• Programming Paradigms
• Tech Entrepreneur
• Technical Programming
• Web and Mobile
• Full-Stack Web Developer
Computer Systems Flexible Learning and Industry Services
Diploma
• Computer Systems
Certificate
• Applied Data Analytics
• Computer Systems
Certificate
• High-Tech Professional Programs
• Front End Web Developer
• Technology Support Professional
• Office Administrator with Technology
• Software Systems Developer – Web Programmer
Forensic Science and Technology
Graduate Certificate
• Forensic Health Sciences
Bachelor of Technology
• Forensic Investigation
• Computer Crime
• Crime and Intelligence Analysis
• Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
• Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science Combined Honours with UBC
• Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science
Advanced Certificate
• Forensic Investigation
• Crime and Intelligence Analysis
• Computer Crime Studies
• Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
• Forensic Science
• General Criminalists
• Forensic Science Technology – Forensic Health Sciences
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Lisa Chu , Dean
Shelley Fraser, Associate Dean, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Treena Cardiff, Associate Dean, Diagnostics and Advanced Practice
Jennifer Elliott , Associate Dean, Laboratory Sciences and Allied Health
Kathy Kennedy, Associate Dean, Specialty Nursing
Program Heads
NURSING
Adisa Devic, Anna Jelic, Connie Clarke, Jill Kerrigan, Jim Hunter, and Robin Woo
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Janet Morrison
Bachelor of Science, Specialty Nursing
Ludmila Krapchan
Critical Care Nursing
Soraida Ramazzini
Emergency Nursing
Jean Dehaan
High Acuity Specialty
LABORATORY AND ALLIED HEALTH
Dale Chen
Bachelor of Technology, Environmental Health
Mandy Harris
Clinical Genetics Technology
Kristi McIntosh
Electroneurophysiology
Erin Friesen
Bachelor of Science, Food Technology and Operations Management Food Technology, Diploma
DIAGNOSTICS
Ray Lee
Bachelor of Health Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Lorraine Clarke-Roe
Bachelor of Science, Radiation Therapy
Anthony Chan
Biomedical Engineering
Lisa Gowans
Cardiac Science Technologies
Heather Bourke and Ken Marken
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Carly Eliades
Neonatal Nursing
Tony Chacon
Nephrology Nursing
Tara Hodgson
Pediatric Critical Care
Farah Jetha
Perinatal Nursing
Cindy Chiang
Perioperative Nursing
Sarah McLeod
Honours in Biotechnology (Joint Diploma BCIT/UBC)
Julien Pho
Medical Laboratory Science
Bobby Sidhu
Occupational Health and Safety, Diploma
David Wood
Occupational Health and Safety, Certificate
Loren Schubert
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Shan Satoglu
Health Management
Denise Poelzer
Medical Radiography Technology
Kristy Owen and Thomas Wong
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Tami Riley
Perfusion
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Program
Nursing and Specialty Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Nursing
• Specialty Nursing
• Critical Care
• Emergency Nursing
• High Acuity
• Neonatal
• Nephrology
• Occupational Health
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Pediatric
• Perinatal
• Perioperative
Advanced Certificate
Specialty Nursing
• Critical Care
• Emergency/Critical Care Nursing
• Emergency Nursing
• High Acuity
• Neonatal
• Nephrology
• Occupational Health Specialty
• Pediatric Nursing
• Perinatal
• Perioperative
Laboratory and Allied Health
Bachelor of Technology
• Environmental Health
Bachelor of Science
• Food Technology and Operations Management
Advanced Diploma
• Clinical Genetics Technology
Diploma
• Clinical Genetics
• Electroneurophysiology
• Food Technology
• Honours in Biotechnology (Joint BCIT/UBC)
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety
Diagnostics
Bachelor of Health Science
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Bachelor of Science
• Radiation Therapy
Advanced Diploma
• Sonography
Diploma
• Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Cardiology Technology
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Medical Radiography
• Nuclear Medicine
Advanced Certificate
• Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Cardiac Sciences
• Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Electrophysiology Technology
• Health Leadership
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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KEYNOTE
Rick Ilich CEO, Townline Homes
Rick established Townline Homes in 1980. Since then, the company has grown from a single-family home builder to a diverse and respected leader in the residential, commercial, and mixed-use development/construction industry. With projects throughout Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, Rick’s keen sense of detail, creativity, and desire for innovation is reflected through out Townline’s projects. With this wealth of knowledge and experience, Rick also serves on the Board of several other companies including Chair for UDI Pacific Region.
Early in his career, Rick recognized inequities in the socio/economic reality that affected many people and their ability to secure safe and affordable housing. Together with his wife, Lauren and Vice President of Townline, Craig Lochhead, they formed TL Housing Solutions (TLHS), a “fee for service” design, build, and development/construction team. TLHS offers a turn-key approach to nonmarket housing operators, BC Housing, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Since its inception, TLHS has built more than 3,000 units to provide safe and secure housing for women fleeing domestic violence, affordable housing for seniors and people with special needs, co-operative housing, as well as Indigenous and workforce housing.”
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Friday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m.
School of Construction and the Environment | School of Transportation
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Kevin Lim , Multi-Platform Host and Personality | Radio + TV| Voice Actor BCIT Radio Arts and Entertainment ‘04
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome
Deanna B. George , Tsleil-Waututh Nation
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Opening
Jennifer Figner, Interim Vice President Academic, BCIT
Greetings from the Board
Dan Reader, Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Keynote Speaker
Presentation of Award
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Sean Poole , Board Director, BCIT Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Austin Molby, Ecological Restoration, Bachelor of Science
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SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Wayne Hand , Dean
Michael Currie, Associate Dean, Building Design and Construction – Technology
David Dunn , Associate Dean, Building Design and Construction – Trades
Steven Kuan , Associate Dean, Engineering and Geospatial Technologies
James Cai , Associate Dean, Industrial Construction
Caroline Depatie, Associate Dean, Natural Resources and Engineering
Fitsum Tariku , Director, Building Science
Program Heads
Maite Bravo
Architectural and Building Technology
Jody Patterson
Architectural Sciences
Kerly Hitchcock
Building Controls and Energy Management Sustainable
Energy Management
Phyllis Chong
Civil Engineering
Deb Parliament
Construction Management
Beverly McQuarrie
Construction Operations and Supervision
Eric Anderson and Anayansi Cohen-Fernandez
Ecological Restoration
Olga Petrov
Environmental Engineering Technology
Department Heads
Eamonn Bourke
Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician
Mike McKoryk
Boilermaker, Ironworker, and Metal Fabricator
Don Naidesh
Carpentry and Forming
Samaneh Hashemi
Drafting – Part-time Studies
Ted Simmons
Electrical, Electricity, and Industrial Electronics and Security Systems Technician
Laurie Stott
Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Steve Finn
Forest and Natural Areas Management
Mike Hill
Geographic Information Systems
Grant Shelest
Geomatics
Tiia Manson
Bachelor of Interior Design
Manon Pace
Interior Design – Diploma
Lori Burns and Taurra Boucher
Interior Design, Part-time Studies
Gheroge Bonci
Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Mick Bryant
Gasfitting, Heat and Frost Insulator, Plumbing, Piping and Steamfitting
Paul Schmid
Joinery (Cabinetmaker)
Erich Moeller
Sheet Metal
Mark Flynn
Welding
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Program
Master of Applied Science
• Building Engineering/Building Science
Master of Engineering
• Building Science
Master of Science
• Ecological Restoration
Graduate Certificate
• Building Energy Modelling
Bachelor of Architectural Science
• Architectural Science
Bachelor of Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Bachelor of Interior Design
Bachelor of Science
• Ecological Restoration
• Geomatics
Bachelor of Technology
• Construction Management
• Environmental Engineering Technology
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geomatics
Advanced Diploma
• Geographic Information Systems
Diploma – Technology
• Architectural and Building Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
• Forest and Natural Areas Management
• Geomatics Engineering Technology
• Interior Design
• Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology
• Residential Interiors
Diploma – Trades
• Boilermaker Apprenticeship
• Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Gasfitting Apprenticeship
• Heat and Frost Insulator Apprenticeship
• Ironworker Apprenticeship
• Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Apprenticeship
• Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
• Plumbing Apprenticeship
• Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
• Steamfitting Apprenticeship
• Welder Apprenticeship
Advanced Certificate
• Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance
• Building Controls and Energy Management
• Geographic Information Systems
• Renewable Energy Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance
• Sustainable Energy Management
Certificate
• Architectural and Building Technology
• Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician
• Architectural
• Structural
• Boilermaker Foundation
• Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Construction Estimating
• Electrical Foundation
• Interior Design
• Ironworker Foundation
• Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Foundation
• Metal Fabricator Foundation
• Piping Foundation
• Security Systems Technician
• Sheet Metal Foundation
• Welder Foundation
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SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION
Steve Perry, Dean
Cheryl Cahill , Interim Associate Dean, Aerospace
Mubasher Faruki , Associate Dean, Automotive
Bruce Thompson , Associate Dean, Heavy Mechanical Trades
Dhaval Shah , Associate Dean, Marine
Program Head
Terry Yau
Technology Management
Department Heads
Scott Paterson and Christopher Shannon
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Gas Turbine
Technician, and Aviation Maintenance Technician
Elizabeth Macey
Aviation Operations
Program
Bachelor of Technology
• Technology Management
Aerospace
Diploma
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category E
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category M
• Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot
• Fixed Wing Option
• Rotary Wing Option
• Airport Operations
• Aviation Maintenance Technician – Avionics
Certificate
• Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician
Automotive
Diploma
• Automotive Collision Repair Technician Foundation
• Automotive Service Technician
• Automotive Service Technician
• Ford ASSET Option
• Dorset Option
• Automotive Service Technician & Operations Cooperative
• Automotive Technical Studies
• Automotive Technician Apprenticeship
• Commercial Transport Apprenticeship
• Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Marine Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
• Motorcycle and Power Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprenticeship
Randy Shandhu
Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing
Mark Deroche and Eugene Eng
Automotive and Motorcycle and Power Equipment
Lee Achtemichuk and Tony Upton
Motive Power, and Heavy Mechanical Trades
Certificate
• Automotive Refinishing Technician Foundation
• Automotive Technician Foundation
• Automotive Technician Foundation
• Honda/Acura
• Toyota
• Commercial Transport Mechanic Foundation
• Diesel Engine Mechanic Foundation
• Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Foundation
• Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Foundation
• Power Equipment Mechanic Foundation
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Who are we?
We are the focused. The driven. Those who need to understand.
We are the ambitious. The entrepreneurial. Those who never stop innovating.
We are the initiators. The uncompromising. Those who know it can be done sustainably.
We are the relentless. The inspired. Those who have conquered the complexity.
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THE BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. EDUCATION FOR A COMPLEX WORLD.
