BCIT Convocation Spring 2023 Program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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.

THE BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. EDUCATION FOR A COMPLEX WORLD.