BC Safety Authority Seeks Electrical Technology Advisory Committee Member

BC Safety Authority is currently recruiting members for its Electrical Technology Advisory Committee.

The Electrical Technology Advisory Committee is looking for expertise in the following areas:
– Regulators
– Power utilities
– Education – focus on journeyperson education

If you or someone you know has expertise in one of the above categories, you are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying, please complete an application form before July 15, 2015.

More information can be found here.

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