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JIBC launches Canada's first Bachelor of Public Safety Administration

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Inter-disciplinary program will develop strong managers and supervisors in public safety Public safety organizations across Canada are increasingly requiring that their staff develop a greater breadth of knowledge and skills. JIBC’s new Bachelor of Public Safety Administration (BPSA) degree develops students’ technical, managerial, and administrative competencies so they can thrive as effective public safety managers and supervisors in this changing work environment. “Students in the program will build their theoretical and methodological knowledge, and develop the practical skills needed for career advancement in today’s inter-disciplinary … Continued

BC Lieutenant Governor Steven Point among award recipients to be honoured at Justice Institute of British Columbia Foundation Gala on December 3

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NEW WESTMINSTER – The Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, is among individuals and organizations to be recognized for outstanding contributions to justice, public safety, and community leadership at the 11th Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Foundation Awards for Justice and Public Safety Gala. The Awards Gala will take place at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver on December 3, 2012. Proceeds from the event will support student scholarships, bursaries and awards; fund research opportunities; and purchase … Continued

JIBC Board of Governors appoints Dr. Michel Tarko as new JIBC President

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Dr. Tarko succeeds Jack McGee The Board of Governors at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michel Tarko as the new JIBC President, effective October 1, 2012. Dr. Tarko has more than 25 years of experience in the post-secondary education system, serving in leadership roles ranging from faculty member to Curriculum Manager, Associate Dean, Dean, and most recently as JIBC’s Vice-President, Academic since September 2009. He succeeds Jack McGee, who is … Continued

JIBC Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program now available through Yukon College

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Keeping communities safe in Yukon JIBC Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program now available through Yukon College JIBC has negotiated a program delivery agreement with Yukon College to offer the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) certificate program that will allow emergency medical responders to complete their studies closer to home. “There is a keen interest from Yukon volunteer emergency medical responders to take this training,” said Doug MacKay, chair of the Education Program Committee of the Volunteer Ambulance Society. “I have nine people on a waiting … Continued

JIBC extends Advanced Care Paramedic program to Victoria and Kelowna

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ACP expansion enables Vancouver Island and Okanagan students to study closer to home JIBC’s School of Health Sciences is pleased to announce an expansion of the Advanced Care Paramedic Program (ACP) to Victoria and Kelowna. The regional offerings will be delivered in parallel with the main ACP offering at JIBC’s New Westminster campus . The expansion was initiated in response to feedback from students around the province that the financial and personal impact of relocating to New Westminster was a barrier to registering for the ACP Program. … Continued

United Arab Emirate students Graduate JIBC with Fire & Safety Diplomas

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Momentous day for students from United Arab Emirates June 27, 2012 will be a momentous day for a group of students from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who have been studying at JIBC since 2009. That day, the students will cross the graduation stage at JIBC’s New Westminster campus to receive Fire Service Leadership Diplomas. “We are very pleased and proud to have the students from UAE among our graduates,” says Charlene Jordan-Jones, Acting JIBC Fire & Safety Division Director. … Continued

Twenty two graduate from Career Fire Fighter Pre-Employment Certificate Program at JIBC

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How dedicated was Andrew Lovett to excelling in JIBC’s Career Fire Fighter Pre-Employment Certificate Program ? On a memorable day in March he participated in a drill in the burn building on JIBC’s Maple Ridge campus, rushed out of the burn building to see his son being born, and rejoined his classmates later that day. That was one of the inspiring stories told March 30 – graduation day for students in the program. Lovett was among the 22 students in Class 87 who graduated from the … Continued

Ready to serve British Columbia; Twenty three JIBC-trained deputy sheriffs graduate

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The 23 members of Sheriff Recruit Class 12-01 crossed the JIBC graduation stage March 29, culminating 10 intensive weeks of training and preparation for their role in maintaining security in courthouses across BC. The new deputy sheriffs will join the more than 500 sheriffs working in 45 courthouses and 44 circuit courts in communities across BC. “The level of training which we have received here at the Justice Institute by our dedicated cadre of instructors is bar none the best … Continued