Smoke-free Campus

The Smoke- and Smokeless Tobacco-Free Campus Policy prohibits smoking, including electronic cigarettes, and chewing tobacco (and similar products) in NAIT owned and leased facilities, on the grounds and in NAIT vehicles, as well as in all vehicles on NAIT property.

The Smoke- and Smokeless Tobacco-Free Campus Policy came into effect May 1, 2015. The original Smoke-Free Campus Policy came into effect July 1, 2009.

NAIT’s Executive Committee approved the policy on April 15, 2015. 

The new policy was drafted following a review of the former Smoke Free Campus Policy, led by the executive director of Human Resources and the Department of Health and Safety Services. 

From September 2014 to February 2015, Health and Safety Services consulted with NAITSA, NASA, AUPE and departments across the polytechnic, as well as other post-secondary institutes and organizations prior to making its recommendation to expand the policy. 

The Administrative Policy Committee provided oversight, coordination and review of the new policy and recommended it to Executive Committee for approval.

NAIT made the decision out of a desire for clean air and facilities and a healthy and safe environment for students, staff, contractors, visitors and members of the public.

All staff, students and visitors to NAIT.

An electronic cigarette is a battery-operated device used to heat a liquid solution, producing a visible vapour emission that is inhaled by the user. The device may or may not contain nicotine.

Smokeless tobacco refers to chewing tobacco and similar products, such as snuff.

Spiritual, ceremonial and religious activities, such as pipe ceremonies and smudges, may be exempt from the restrictions on smoking and smokeless tobacco with prior approval. Contact Robert Akkerman, acting director of maintenance and operations with Facilities Management and Development, at rakkerma@nait.ca or 780.471.7858.

No. Smoking and smokeless tobacco is not allowed inside vehicles while parked on NAIT property.

Details surrounding the Smoke- and Smokeless Tobacco-Free Campus Policy are available to students and staff in many ways, including on the smoke-free campus website, signage, the Campus Community, the MyNAIT Portal and internal display screens.

Health and Safety Services is committed to supporting staff and students who wish to stop smoking and/or using smokeless tobacco products. Visit a Health Services office to speak with a nurse.

Peace officers from Protective Services are responsible for enforcing the Smoke- and Smokeless Tobacco-Free Campus Policy.