BCIT is committed to providing a learning and working environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. Please read BCIT’s Policy 7507, Harassment and Discrimination, for definitions of:
- Discrimination as it applies to BCIT students and employees;
- Harassment;
- Sexual Harassment;
- Personal Harassment;
- Bullying and Harassment per WorkSafe BC.
Protected Characteristics
According to the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal these are the Protected Characteristics:
- Age
- Ancestry
- Colour
- Family Status
- Sex
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
- Indigenous Identity
- Marital Status
- Mental or Physical Disability
- Place of Origin
- Political Belief (employment)
- Race
- Religion
- Sexual Orientation
- Lawful Source of Income (tenancy)
- Unrelated Criminal or Summary Conviction (employment)
For more information please visit the BC Human Rights Commission site