Phil Gothe

Phil believes that the primary role of leadership is to imagine and create conditions for thriving. Known as a caring and thoughtful leader, in Phil’s words “To Live is to Lead”, believing that they all have an opportunity to lead in their personal and professional lives for the benefit of everyone.

With Technical Safety BC since 2009, Phil has invested in relationships internally and externally to advance the understanding and treatment of safety risks, and enable the development of ground-breaking new approaches to technical safety oversight. He has a deep regard for the knowledge and capability of employees and clients, and believes that developing a system of engaged safety system participants is vital to maintaining confidence in the safety system.

Phil began his career in naval operations in the Royal Canadian Navy. Before joining Technical Safety BC in 2009, he spent 10 years leading business strategy development and continuous improvement consulting engagements in the forest products, helicopter, and heavy equipment industries. Phil has an MBA from the University of Western Ontario, and obtained a Chartered Director designation from The Directors College.

Inspired by lifelong learning and peoples’ infinite capacity to adapt and grow, Phil steers Technical Safety BC in its aspiration to continuously build confidence in a safety system that supports ongoing prosperity in British Columbia.