25-32 Electrical Safety Officer (Northern)

Technical Safety BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An electrical safety organization is seeking an Electrical Safety Officer to ensure public safety by educating stakeholders and enforcing relevant codes and standards. Candidates must have completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, a relevant diploma, and five years of experience in electrical systems. This full-time role in Prince George offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Extended health, dental and disability coverage

Tuition aid up to $1500 per calendar year

Flexible paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related experience in electrical systems maintenance.
• At least one year in charge of electrical installation work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and code specifications.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients on safety requirements and trends.
• Provide inspection services and ensure safety codes are followed.
• Develop new Safety Officers through training and mentoring.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Audit programs knowledge

Risk assessment techniques

Presentation skills

Education

Two-year diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in electrical work

Tools

Common software

Job description

25-32 Electrical Safety Officer (Northern)

Posted 3 months ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Opportunity

The Safety Officer reports to the Operations Leader, Energy and 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

Number of Positions: 2

Pay Grade: 16 ($47.20 - $54.64 per hour)

Location: Prince George & 100/150 Mile House

Reports to: Operations Leader, Energy (North)

As an Electrical Safety Officer, you will:

• Educate clients and stakeholders on how to meet safety requirements, provide information on new requirements and trends by creating and/or providing presentations, demonstrations, or individual coaching. e.g., public speaking events like Tech Talks.
• Provide inspection services, including worksite audits, incident investigations and hazard eliminations, to ensure safety regulations, codes and standards are correctly implemented, review requests for variances and equivalencies, and make recommendations to the Operations Leader.
• Implement enforcement policies by providing clear direction and outlining consequences to clients and by providing disciplinary recommendations to the Operations Leader.
• Support research tasks by documenting inspections, providing audits, and investigating incidents, and maintain expertise by staying up to date on industry changes and upgrading knowledge and skills.
• Develop new Safety Officers by providing on‑job training, regular mentoring, and ongoing technical support.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience you have:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in electrical work.
• Preference for a two‑year diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology in electrical technology.
• Minimum of five years related experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• At least one year of practical experience in a responsible position in charge of electrical installation work.
• Knowledge of audit programs and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to investigate, interview, take notes, and write concise reports.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and code specifications.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment and use common software.
• A Valid BC Drivers’ License and a willingness to travel (A driver’s abstract will be requested).
• Physical ability to carry a toolbox (up to 30 lbs.), climb ladders and stairways, walk on rough, uneven ground, enter tight enclosed or confined spaces, and drive for long distances (A medical assessment will be requested).
• FSR certification would be considered an asset.

The successful applicant must complete an Electrical Inspector’s Certificate of Qualification examination within the first six months of employment, achieving at least a 70% score.

Beyond the role

• Compensation & Benefits – Competitive compensation, extended health, dental and disability coverage, employee assistance program, paid vacation, public service pension, parental top‑up, caregiving leave, and mental health benefits.
• Learning & Development – Tuition aid up to $1500 per calendar year, courses, workshops, conferences.
• Community & Wellness – Wellness Wednesday, flexible paid holidays, Calm app, hybrid work, volunteer opportunities, community giving.
• Employee Resource Groups – Mental Health & Wellness, Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, Equity Diversity and Inclusion.

About Technical Safety BC

Technical Safety BC is an independent, self‑funded organization overseeing safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. We issue permits, licences and certificates, reduce safety risks through assessment, education, outreach, enforcement, and research.

Our values guide our work.

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

Application Deadline

Please apply online by 9:00 AM PT August 18, 2025. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline.

For more opportunities, visit our careers page. Applicants can check the status of their online applications by logging into their profile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Public Safety