The Opportunity
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the development, evolution, interpretation, and communication of statutory rules, regulations and technical codes and standards, contributing to the implementation of regulatory and safety oversight program changes, and providing expert technical guidance to support enhancement of the safety system and regulatory effectiveness.
Status: Regular, Full-Time, Union
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Grade: Grade 18, starting at $63.09/hour
Location: Various regional offices across BC (Preferably the Lower Mainland)
Reports to: Manager, Standards & Technical Leadership
As a Senior Technical Advisor, you will:
Lead the development and evolution of technical rules:
- Monitor and assess emerging technologies, industry practices, regulatory practices, and safety insights within the assigned technology area, proactively identifying implications for existing rules, standards, and oversight approaches.
- Provide expert technical advice to inform changes to the safety system or oversight model, including contributing technical analysis, risk considerations, and evidence to support decision-making.
- Represent the organization at code and standards committee meetings related to the assigned technology, exercising strategic influence to advance safety outcomes, support innovation, and align standards with organizational and regulatory objectives.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external safety partners in support of effectively identifying, developing and influence regulatory change proposals.
Interpret and communicate technical rules and statutory requirements:
- Define, interpret, and clearly communicate technical and statutory rules and requirements, ensuring consistent understanding and application of rules across internal programs, regulated parties, and external stakeholders.
- Provide escalated support to client facing employees related to code interpretation or complex technical or regulatory issues, ensuring timely resolution and consistency of decision making.
- Establish minimum qualifications and requirements necessary to obtain statutory permissions such as certifications of qualification and licenses.
- Develop technical directives, information bulletins, safety orders and interpretive guidance where required to clarify the intent and application of rules, address emerging or complex technical risks and issues, and align with organizational changes.
- Evaluate and analyze Safety Manager Review requests and provide recommendations to the Manager on the appropriate outcome.
- Respond to client inquiries concerning complex code interpretation, regulatory/technical issues, and other escalated or complex matters, ensuring clarity, accurate resolution, and alignment with operational teams.
Partner with internal teams to evolve the Safety System:
- Support the development of Requests for Amendment by providing technical review to ensure that all changes are justified, aligned with industry needs, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Support, or where appropriate lead, the implementation of new or amended technical rules within the assigned technology, including identifying consequential impacts, advising on transition strategies, and supporting coordinated organizational readiness.
- Act as a trusted subject-matter expert for the assigned technology, supporting policy development, complex regulatory decisions, and cross-functional initiatives through authoritative technical insight.
- Support, or where appropriate lead, the implementation of new or amended technical rules within the assigned technology, including identifying consequential impacts, advising on transition strategies, and supporting coordinated organizational readiness.
Statutory decision making support:
- Support the Safety Manager in making statutory decisions by obtaining all required information, evaluating relevant data, consulting with internal and external stakeholders, and developing recommendations that align with organizational strategy and requirements, safety considerations, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical review of certification applications where required to support issuance of certifications or evaluation of applications which require Safety Manager decision.
- Provide technical review of applications for design registration where required.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience you have:
- Appropriate technology-specific training and certification:
- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship, Red Seal certification, or equivalent trade qualification;
- Professional designation or license relevant to the technology (e.g., P.Eng., Power Engineer, Safety Officer Certificate of Competency, Interprovincial or national certification); and/or
- Bachelors degree in engineering or in a discipline related to the design, operation, inspection, or regulation of the assigned technology.
- 7+ years experience in a regulated technical environment related to the assigned technology, including experience in technical interpretation, regulatory application, or system oversight.
- Maintains current professional credentials and continuously updates technical knowledge relevant to the assigned technology area.
- Demonstrated experience and in depth knowledge in the development, interpretation, and application of technical rules, codes, standards, regulations and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience assessing regulatory, safety, or system impacts of new or amended technical requirements and supporting their implementation.
- Experience providing authoritative technical advice to support policy development, regulatory tools, oversight models, or safety system improvements.
- Preference for experience in technical forums related to the assigned technology.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application within a safety or regulatory context.
- Knowledge of industry practices, emerging technologies, and evolving safety insights relevant to the assigned technology.
- Understanding of regulatory decision-making, consistency, and administrative fairness in the application of technical requirements.
- Strategic technical leadership skills, with the ability to shape direction, influence outcomes, and provide clarity in complex or evolving technical environments.
- Ability to lead through influence rather than formal authority, building credibility and trust with internal teams, peers, leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear guidance, develop and deliver technical communications and presentations, and effectively navigate differing perspectives to resolve issues collaboratively.
- Strong independent judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues, assess implications, and recommend sound, evidence-based options.
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, and comfort operating in environments with ambiguity, change, or competing interests.
- Ability to travel within British Columbia and, where required, nationally or internationally to support standards work, stakeholder engagement, or implementation activities.
- Valid BC Driver’s License, where operational travel is required.
Technology-Specific Certifications and Qualifications
Electrical
Required:
- Red Seal Electrician Certification or
- Journeyperson or Master Electrician certification or
- Diploma or degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology
Preferred:
- Electrical Safety Officer Certificate of Qualification
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, and flexible work arrangements as we have a hybrid work environment focused on connections.
- 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. Some tuition reimbursement may apply.
- Compensation & Benefits – You can find our industry-competitive compensation information on our postings. We have outstanding benefits that include extended health, dental and disability coverage, access to an employee and family assistance program, 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.
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.
If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 4:00pm PST on Oct 29th , 2026. 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.
