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The School of Transportation offers education and training in all modes of air, rail, road, and sea.

06/09/2026

Prince Rupert, we’re coming your way! ⚓

Join BCIT School of Transportation at the Marine Careers Expo on June 14 and discover where a career in the marine industry can take you. Whether you’re interested in working aboard ships, maintaining marine systems, or supporting Canada’s maritime sector, our team will be there to answer your questions about training and career pathways.

The Marine Careers Expo brings together employers, educators, and industry professionals from across the maritime sector, making it a great opportunity to explore careers, make connections, and learn about the future of marine transportation.

📍 Prince Rupert, Cow Bay Marina
📅 June 14, 2026, 11am – 3pm

05/19/2026

Thinking about a career in transportation?

Join an upcoming info session with the BCIT School of Transportation to explore programs in aviation, marine, railway, heavy duty, automotive, and more. Learn about career opportunities, program details, admissions, and what it’s like to study at BCIT ✈️

Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore your options, info sessions are a great place to start ⛴️

Sign up for upcoming sessions through the link in bio 🚛

05/14/2026

Thinking about a career in the transportation or heavy equipment industry?

On May 11th, BCIT’s Motive Power department hosted a career fair at the Annacis Island Campus, giving students the chance to connect directly with employers including Peterbilt, Falcon, Leavitt, BC Hydro, Inland, and more 🚛

From networking opportunities to industry insights, events like these help students build connections before graduation

03/04/2026

Our Trades Discovery for Women program allows students to gain hands-on experience in up to fifteen different trades disciplines.

This is a free program funded by YWCA Higher Ground.

The CBC/Radio-Canada’s Sia Foryoh visited BCIT Burnaby Campus and spoke with some students in the program.

Watch full segment on CBC/Radio-Canada: https://lnkd.in/gKTQiEQs

02/04/2026

Already turning wrenches but ready to move up? 🔧➡️📋

Our Automotive Collision Estimating course is built for people working in the trade who want to step into estimating, advising, or front office leadership. You’ll sharpen your eye for collision damage, learn insurance regulations and repair methodology, build customer communication skills, and get hands on with Mitchell and industry estimating software, all while earning the first part of a BCIT Microcredential.

If you know the shop floor and want to turn that experience into the next level of your career, this is where it starts. Visit the link in profile.

01/29/2026

BCIT Marine programs made some waves at the Vancouver International Boat Show, January 14–18, 2026 ⚓

Visitors got hands-on in our simulator trailer, testing out Zodiac rescue operations like our Bridge Watch Rating students do, and checking out real equipment used in our Marine Mechanical Technician and Marine Emergency Duties areas ⛴️

If you’re into action, technology, and careers that don’t keep you behind a desk, the marine industry might be your next move 🛳️

12/02/2025

The BCIT School of Transportation has welcomed a new fleet of eight motorcycles and four ATVs for our Motorcycle Technician Foundation and Apprenticeship training 🏍️

These additions replace our aging fleet and give students hands-on experience with updated equipment 🛵

A big thank you to Brendan Keyes (pictured here with Department Head Amanda Koehler) from for delivering the new training vehicles to campus ✨

09/03/2025

The Marine Careers Expo is coming to North Vancouver!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with marine employers and educators from across Canada and learn about the exciting careers in this dynamic industry.

Ships from the and the will be alongside offering the public the chance to come see what life aboard could be like.

⛴️ North Vancouver: The Shipyards Commons, September 20th 12:00-18:00

07/17/2025

Love working with your hands? Build your future in aviation!

BCIT’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures program trains you to inspect, maintain, and repair the structural parts of an aircraft — from the fuselage to the landing gear

📍 In person at our state-of-the-art Aerospace Technology Campus in Richmond
📅 Starts every September | 40-week program
✅ Approved by Transport Canada
🎓 Graduates get 12 months of credit toward their AME-S license

You’ll spend your days learning theory and getting hands-on experience in the shop. This career path is perfect for people who enjoy technical work and want to play a vital role in aviation safety

Start your journey in a high-demand, high-skill field today

07/16/2025

On July 10th, we opened our shops to women and gender diverse folks curious about careers in Automotive and Motorcycle trades — and it was amazing!

From hands-on activities to connecting with instructors and current students, the energy in the room was full of curiosity, courage, and community. For many, it was the first time picking up a tool — and totally rocking it.

Huge thanks to from and Simon Lam from Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion at BCIT for sponsoring this inspiring event. Your support helps make space for more people to see themselves in the trades.

If you joined us — thank you for showing up and showing interest. We can’t wait to see where you go from here.

Address

3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
V5G3H2

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16044328277

Website

https://www.bcit.ca/transportation

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