Why JIBC
At Canada's leading public safety educator, you will obtain the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to make a difference in your community.
At Canada's leading public safety educator, you will obtain the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to make a difference in your community.
The Justice & Public Safety Division offers accredited academic and customized training programs in law enforcement studies, and professional development and security training for public and private sector clients.
Bringing together Emergency Management, Disaster Planning and Security, the Emergency Management Division develops Canada’s next leaders in public safety by ensuring our graduates have the right skills to succeed in their chosen public safety discipline.
The Fire & Safety Division provides education and training to new and experienced firefighters in British Columbia. With foundational and advanced programs designed to exceed provincial safety standards, nearly 400 provincial fire departments recognize that our graduates will confidently and professionally respond to complex situations.
The Centre for Conflict Resolution equips its students with the skills needed to effectively respond to and resolve issues related to conflict within organizations, workplaces, communities and families.
The Paramedic Academy trains first responders, emergency medical responders and paramedics to treat patients in the community, at the workplace or in their homes. The Primary Care and Advanced Care programs are the only paramedic programs in BC accredited by Accreditation Canada.
Transferable Skills
Succeed in the workforce and excel in your career
Small Classes
Receive personalized attention from great instructors
Expert Instruction
Learn from instructors who are experts in their fields
Experimental Learning
Experience realistic simulations that prepare students for real-world emergency scenarios
Leading-Edge Technology
Learn using the latest educational resources, technologies and tools
Job Ready Graduates
Graduate from one of our unique programs as a sought after job candidate
Financial Assistance
Receive one of many student awards or financial aid
Real-World Experience
Enjoy job shadowing, mentors, guest speakers, coaches
Collaboration Opportunities
Collaborate with students from different backgrounds and professions
You Can Be the One
Graduates from JIBC programs can make a difference
83% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with their education
(DASCO Survey 2020)
$721,573 in student awards and bursaries
(2020/2021)