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In collaboration with BCIT, the BCIT Student Association is connecting students with employers through a day of career-focused programming, including a career fair, workshops, a friendly CPR competition, and an interactive VR experience.
Make the most of the opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with Health Authorities, Healthcare companies, professional individuals, and guest speakers. These events are a great chance to learn about the healthcare industry, explore current job opportunities for BCIT students and grads, and gain valuable insights into the hiring process, employer needs, and various health care topics.
Parking Note: For all events on campus, paid parking is in effect. For more information on parking fees and campus maps, please visit Campus Parking.
This is a free event located inside the Health Sciences Building (NW-04), open to BCIT students, alumni, and professionals in the healthcare industry.
BCIT Burnaby Campus
April 15 @ 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule of days activities
What is happening at the BCIT + BCITSA Health Sciences Expo?
Career Fair
BMO Atrium | 11:30 am – 4:30 PM
Meet with hiring managers to discuss career paths in the Health Sciences field and learn about roles that they’re seeking BCIT students for.
Register HereList of Employers
Discover the list of employers below
In the BC
Explore employers within BC
Fraser Health
Providence Health Care
Provincial Health Services Authority/BC Cancer
Vancouver Coastal Health
Interior Health
Island Health
Northern Health Authority
North Shore Medical Imaging
Baptist Housing Seniors Living
LifeLabs
Located Outside of BC
Explore employers outside of BC
Insight Medical Imaging
Manitoba’s Health Care Retention & Recruitment Office
Mayfair Diagnostics
Pureform Radiology
Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency
Networking
Networking with Professional Association & BCIT Programs
Build your network by meeting professional associations and BCIT Health Sciences programs that support your career journey.
BCIT Environmental Public Health
Two-year, full-time Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program
Learn MoreBCIT Health Leadership Advance Certificate
Part-time, advanced certificate completed over 2 years
Learn More
BCIT Specialty Nursing
Over ten specialty streams, flexible part-time study options for nurses
Learn MoreKeynote, Panel, and Mini Info Sessions Schedule
See the time schedule for the keynote speaker presentation and the other experts.
Register Today12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
From Graduation to Practice: Alumni Stories of the First Year in Healthcare
Location: NW-04 Conference Room
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Harm Reduction: The Drug Poisoning Crisis & The Nursing Role in a Supervised Consumption Site
Location: NW-04 Conference Room
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Keynote: Prevention Starts with Us: Violence Awareness in Healthcare with Kevin Calder, CTM CPP
Location: NW-04 Conference Room
Resources
Quick Tips to Prepare
Career Services can help you stand out and communicate your value to your potential employers. Plan to impress employers by reviewing our Resources, or booking an appointment with a Career Specialist to develop your strategy.
Watch this video to gather examples on how to create your unique pitch.
Watch this video to learn how to fully engage with the employer you are having a conversation with.
Watch this video to naturally close the conversation.
- Research your target companies at the list of participating employers and find their current job openings and understand their perspective.
- Prioritize your strategies while navigating the booths during the event (practice your networking skills, focusing on your goals, and build connections with potential employers).
- Tailor resumes for specific positions being recruited for your targeting jobs by exploring the resources.
- Create or review your personal pitch and how you want to introduce yourself.
- Book an appointment with a Career Specialist to discuss your career fair strategy.