25-27 Gas Safety Officer (Lower Mainland South)

Technical Safety BC; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public safety organization is seeking a Gas Safety Officer to enhance public safety in Lower Mainland South. The role involves conducting inspections, educating clients on safety requirements, and developing new safety officers through training and mentoring. Candidates must have trade certification, relevant licenses, and a commitment to upholding safety standards.

Benefits

Flexible paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition aid up to $1500 per year

Health and dental coverage

Competitive annual paid vacation

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• Completion of trade school certification with an apprenticeship in related technology.
• Four years of experience with a BC Class B gas fitter license and two years with a BC Class A.
• Knowledge of audit programs and risk assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure safety codes are upheld in specified areas.
• Educate clients and provide on-site demonstrations for safety requirements.
• Document inspections to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Persuasion

Education

Trade school certification

BC Class B gas fitter license

BC Class A gas fitter license

Two-year diploma from a recognized Institute

Tools

Common software

Job description

25-27 Gas Safety Officer (Lower Mainland South)

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The Gas Safety Officer, reporting to the Operations Leader, is accountable for maintaining and enhancing public safety by educating the public and industry and ensuring that codes, regulations and standards of safety are understood and observed.

Status: Regular Full-Time, Union
Location: Lower Mainland South (Surrey, Delta and surrounding areas)
Number of Positions: 1
P ay Grade: 16 (Starting at $47.20 - $54.64 per hour)
Reports to: Operations Leader, Energy (Lower Mainland South)

As a Gas Safety Officer (GSO), you will:

• Ensure that safety codes, regulations and standards are upheld with regard to a specific technology within an established geographical area by conducting inspections, evaluating/auditing client work, and raising public awareness.
• Educate clients on how to meet safety requirements by providing on-site demonstrations or over-the-phone support.
• Document inspections to ensure work meets Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain expertise on rapidly changing technology by staying up-to-date on relevant industry changes and upgrading own knowledge and skill on an ongoing basis.
• Develop new Safety Officers by providing on-the-job training, regular mentoring and ongoing technical support.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience you have:

• Requires completion of a trade school certification program, an apprenticeship in related technology, four years of experience with a BC Class B gas fitter license and two years of experience with a BC Class A gas fitter license. Preference for a two year diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology.
• Knowledge of audit programs and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment and use common software.
• A Valid BC Drivers’ License and a willingness to travel.
• Skilled at managing tense and conflict situations. Relying on persuasion rather then enforcement to ensure safety requirements are observed.

This position will be required to successfully complete a Gas Inspector’s Certificate of Qualification Examination prior to an offer of employment being made. Successful completion is defined as a 70% or better score.

Beyond the role:

• 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 2024, Technical Safety BC supported BC Cancer Foundation, Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness, Crisis Centre BC, Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets, A Loving Spoonful, and Greater Vancouver Foodbank.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

• 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 [e-mail] .

If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 9:00 AM PT June 13, 2025. This position will remain posted until filled, however priority will be given to those who apply by the deadline. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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