The New Westminster Campus
Located in New Westminster, the campus is the administrative hub of the Institute. Designed by Vancouver architect, Richard Henriquez, the campus comprises a main building and the Dr. Donald B. Rix Public Safety Simulation Building.
For information on JIBC programs and courses, please email the Registration Office.
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Public Transit
Use Translink’s Trip Planner to view transit options to and from campus.
Driving
Determine your route from Vancouver airport, downtown Vancouver or other locations by using your favourite online map.
Parking in free of charge in designated spaces.
Limited street parking is available on Cumberland Avenue.
Parking is not permitted in the Canada Games Pool parking lot.
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The Junction Café is open for dine-in service Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, pastries, and a variety of beverages. Orders can also be placed on-line at Junction Cafe for pick-up.
Catering for groups is also available; contact Junction Cafe Catering for details.
The Security Office is located in the Atrium next to the Welcome Desk.
Report any problems to your instructor or Security at 604-818-6922.
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The Fitness Room is located near the Aboriginal Gathering Place on the main floor. The Fitness Room is open for use by students, staff, and faculty from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For all other times during campus operating hours, card access is required.
The Fitness Room is not staffed. Please use the equipment appropriately and with courtesy to others. Use the equipment at your own risk as JIBC is not responsible for personal injuries.
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Campus Operating Hours
Monday - Friday
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Closure:
Please be advised that all JIBC campuses will close at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and remain closed until Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Campuses will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
All JIBC campuses are closed on the following statutory holidays: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, BC Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day. Campuses are also closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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CL: Classroom Block
GY: Gymnasium
RX: Rix Building
AD: Admin Block
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Designated JIBC facilities may be available for use by outside organizations subject to the Institute's instructional needs and priorities. Facility rental is conditional on the Institute’s prioritization of user groups, the application of procedures, and the schedule of charges and availability.
The policy and procedure for renting facilities are set out in 2400 Rental of Institute Facilities and 2404-001 Rental of Institute Facilities Procedure.
Rental Details
Procedural Guiding Principles
All requests and the administration of the rental of Institute facilities are managed by JIBC’s Facilities Division.
Requests for the use of Institute facilities are submitted using a Facilities Rental Application Form.
The Director, Campus Planning & Facilities Operations (“DCPFO”) will determine whether to approve the rental request, in consultation with Institute administration and when deemed necessary, the Threat Assessment Management Team.
An approved Rental Agreement is required for all rentals.
User Groups & Priority
The following groups, in order of priority, use JIBC campuses:
- Priority 1 User Groups: All JIBC programming, campus-wide activities, administrative activities and JIBC Student Union events; use of facilities is free of charge, and such use shall take precedence over any other type of use.
- Priority 2 User Groups: All non-profit organizations, ministries, and affiliated agency activities approved by the DCPFO; use of facilities is considered a rental and will be charged a fee.
- Priority 3 User Groups: All for-profit and commercial organizations and individuals approved by the DCPFO; use of facilities is considered a rental and will be charged a fee.
Use Regulations
All rentals require supervision by a JIBC Representative as a condition of use and may include additional costs. Persons involved must follow all reasonable requests and directions given by the JIBC Representative and Campus Security.
Depending on the activity and the type of facilities used, a rental may require the presence of a specialized attendant (e.g., first aid, fire technician, track) and may include additional costs.
Facilities and equipment can only be used for the activities for which they have been designated in the Rental Agreement.
Facilities will not be available to rent to groups or individuals with delinquent rental invoices.
User Groups must provide proof of $5 million dollars of general liability insurance naming JIBC as an additional insured.
User Groups must provide proof of non-profit status when requested.
All rentals require a Rental Agreement to be in place prior to the commencement of the rental. The Rental Agreement will contain schedules detailing additional terms and conditions, rates, and permissible site and equipment usage.
JIBC reserves the right to approve or deny a rental request or to revise or cancel a Rental Agreement at any time, with or without cause.
The term of a Rental Agreement must not exceed one year.
Pre-payment may be required for any rental. Otherwise, payment terms are net 30 days. Late payments will be charged a fee.
Schedule of Charges & Availability
The DCPFO will develop, on an annual basis, a Schedule of Charges & Availability detailing charges and the availability of Institute facilities for rental use.
Charges and availability for renting Institute facilities will be subject to the approval of the Vice-President, Finance & Operations.
All requests for a reduced charge or waiver of charge must be referred to the Vice-President, Finance & Operations for approval.
Guidelines for Program Area Affiliated Agency Rentals
The DCPFO will develop guidelines, in consultation with program areas, for managing the rental of Institute facilities by affiliated agencies in the Priority 2 User Group category.
Charges & Availability
The Director, Campus Planning & Facilities Operations (“DCPFO”) will develop, on an annual basis, a Schedule of Charges & Availability detailing charges and the availability of Institute facilities for rental use. Charges for rentals and the availability of Institute facilities will be subject to the approval of the Vice President, Finance & Operations.
Additional charges may apply for renting special-purpose areas, equipment, or services that require specialized support. Additional charges will apply for supervision, consumables and applicable taxes. The Institute reserves the right to bill for unforeseen costs such as, but not limited to, extra cleaning, damages, and security.
All requests for a reduced charge or waiver of charge must be referred to the Vice President, Finance & Operations for approval.
The Schedule of Charges & Availability does not apply to film rentals. Rental rates for filming are subject to negotiation and depend on the nature of the filming, the degree of access, and the extent of use of facilities and equipment.
Schedule
Chilliwack Campus – Not Available | ||
Maple Ridge Campus – Available | ||
Restrictions: First responder training only | ||
Space | User Group 2 | User Group 3 |
Classroom | $90 half day/$162 full day | $120 half day/$216 full day |
Training Area Site Access | $467 full day (daytime weekdays)/$934 half-day (weeknight evenings & weekends)/$1,868 full day (daytime weekends) | $2,421 per day |
Training Area Live Fire Props | $513 per day | $5,126 per day |
New Westminster Campus – Available | ||
Restrictions: Atrium, Gyms & Theatre – affiliated agency use only | ||
Space | User Group 2 | User Group 3 |
Atrium | $203 half day/$360 full day | $270 half day/$480 full day |
Classroom | $90 half day/$162 full day | $120 half day/$216 full day |
Gym - Half | $68 2-hr block/$270 full day | $90 2-hr block/$360 full day |
Gym - Full | $135 2-hr block/$540 full day | $180 2-hr block/$720 full day |
Gym (Physical Abilities Testing) | $300 flat fee, full day | Not applicable |
Theatre | $500 half day/$950 full day +staff charges (if AV used) | $850 half day/$1,360 full day +staff charges (if AV used) |
Okanagan Campus – Available | ||
Restrictions: City of Kelowna approved, and HSD affiliated agency use only. Charges: Aligned with City of Kelowna rental rates. | ||
Pitt Meadows Campus – Available | ||
Restrictions: Pitt Meadows Airport Society approved. | ||
Space | User Group 2 | User Group 3 |
Classroom | $90 half day/$162 full day | $120 half day/$216 full day |
Driving Track | $2,647 per day | $3,705 per day |
Vancouver Island Campus – Available | ||
Restrictions: Royal Roads University approved, and HSD affiliated agency use only. Charges: Aligned with Royal Roads University rental rates. | ||
Requests for the use of Institute facilities are submitted using a Facilities Rental Application Form.
Requests for the use of Institute facilities for filming are submitted using a Facilities Filming Rental Application Form.