Senior Safety Officer, Electrical

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for supporting the safety manager in delivery of technical safety services to clients by providing technical guidance to safety officers, contractors and certified individuals and by collecting information and developing improvements to the safety program. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be involved in various climate action initiatives including:

• Aligning codes and standards for low-carbon technologies
• Conducting safety research
• Creating specialized information bulletins to reduce climate safety risk
• Supporting development of educational materials
• Reviewing partners' marketing and communications materials to ensure safety information is accurately conveyed
• Providing electrical expertise and collaboration with projects

Status: Regular Full-Time, Union (40 hours per week)
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Grade: 17 ($52.89 - $61.23 per hour)
Location: Open to any of our BC regional offices (hybrid work environment)
Reports to: Technical Leader, Electrical

As a Senior Safety Officer, Electrical, you will:

• Provide technical advice and support to the safety manager and safety officers on regulations, directives, codes, standards and technical Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent application throughout the province.
• Support development and delivery of presentations to clients and stakeholders on technical issues, code updates, procedures and processes to ensure a consistent message is disseminated to the public.
• Liaise with standards and accreditation bodies regarding problems with equipment certification and provide feedback to ensure that faulty equipment is eliminated.
• Actively contribute to the development of codes and standards by participating on code committees or workshops.
• Provide technical training for safety officers.
• Provide technical assessment of safety officers to make sure they understand the responsibilities of the position and to ensure consistent application of processes throughout the province.
• Prepare recommendations for safety manager on enforcement actions to be taken, ensuring that information is completely and accurately documented and the action taken is fair and consistent.
• Provide support on certification and licensing requirements to ensure that requirements are correctly followed.
• Lead or participate in serious incident investigations as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that the investigation is thorough and there is no bias involved.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience you have:

• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship supplement by 3 years of experience as an electrical safety officer and extensive experience providing technical guidance and direction; 2-year related diploma would be an asset. High voltage experience preferred supplemented by experience coaching and mentoring employees and teaching/educating the public.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills supplemented by great presentation and report writing skills.
• Experience in the development and interpretation of safety regulations, codes and standards and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.
• Experience in compliance monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to represent the organization at national/international code committees and participate in local and provincial government forums.
• Ability to assist in developing inspection standards and procedures.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence and the willingness to travel throughout the province of BC. (A driver's abstract may be requested).
• Knowledge and experience with utilizing AI, data analytics, Microsoft Office, URSA and STAR considered an asset.

Beyond the role:

• Compensation & Benefits - In full transparency, you can find our industry-competitive compensation information on our postings. For our regular employees, we have outstanding benefits that include extended health, dental and disability coverage, access to an employee and family assistance program (EFAP), competitive annual paid vacation entitlements, public service defined benefit pension plan, generous top-up allowance for new parents, and time-off for caregiving, moving, and adoption leave. We recently upgraded our mental health benefits to $1500 separate from our non-mental health paramedical services too.
• Learning & Development - We value giving and receiving feedback, as well as encouraging different ways for us to continuously learn as a company. This can be through lessons learned, wrap up sessions, one-on-one meetings, and team or individual courses, workshops, and conferences. In addition, we offer up to $1500 tuition aid per calendar year to support your education and learning goals.
• Community & Wellness - We recognize and respect each other's diverse needs. We strive to maintain a healthy culture of psychological safety, belonging, and space to prioritize healthy minds and well-being. This includes Wellness Wednesday (meeting free time), flexible paid holidays, a free subscription to the Calm app, and a flexible hybrid work environment focused on connections. Our teams also enjoy giving back to the community, and having fun, whether volunteering in the community, or running together on our Sun Run team. In 2023, Technical Safety BC donated to Crisis Centre BC, Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness, BC Wildfire Recovery, PADS, and Rise to Thrive Foundation.
• Employee Resource Groups - We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for Mental Health & Wellness, Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, and Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) to support initiatives we're passionate about.

About Technical Safety BC

At Technical Safety BC, we matter to each other. Together, we apply a systems mindset to safety, embrace possibility, and act on what we learn. Our culture empowers and enables innovation and connection. Our environment welcomes diverse perspectives and learning is celebrated. We make decisions based on data and use our expertise to make the safety system equitable for all.

Our values guide our work.

• We see genius in diversity
• We foster confidence
• We make the complex simple
• We adapt

Technical Safety BC is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licences and certificates, we work with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research. Through simplification of our initiatives, we promote understanding and engagement, making safety accessible to everyone. As society changes, we create and adopt new ideas, skills, and tools that will enable us to meet the safety challenges of a highly-connected world.

We see genius in diversity and are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workforce. We recognize that diverse life paths and experiences contribute to the overall qualifications for each role. If you feel that you could excel in this position, but do not necessarily meet the formal requirements, we encourage you to apply.

If you are interested in one of our career opportunities and require accommodation or assistance with the application or recruitment process, please contact us directly at careers@technicalsafetybc.ca.

Please apply online by 4:00 PM January 6, 2025. To see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at Technical Safety BC, please visit our careers page.

We thank everyone who has applied to this opportunity. Applicants can check the status of their online applications by logging into their profile. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted directly.

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