Individual in British Columbia trying to decide what trade to get into

Hello everyone,

I am trying to decide on a trade, currently live on Vancouver Island, and am willing to move within BC. What I would like to do is something that pays decent (around 40K), has good job security, and can allow someone to have a family life outside of work. I realize that I will be starting at the bottom working long hours regardless of what trade I pick. I am stuck in analysis paralysis right now and wish I could just make a decision haha

Here is a little information about my background:

• I finished a B.Com years ago but decided that hands-on work is what I really want to do.
• Work experience in customer service and security work.
• Spent 6 yrs in the Navy as a electro-mechanical technician. I did planned and corrective maintenance on electronics. I also had a special duty where I operated and monitored generators, chillers, electrical switchgear, fire/flood alarms, etc.

What I am interested in doing and have work experience in:

• Fine tuning things and maintaining precise tolerances
• Analysing symptoms and troubleshooting
• Electrical with a bit of mechanical work thrown in
• Operating machinery

Some trades that I have come up with are:

• Power engineer for commercial buildings (aka building operator - so 4th or 5th class ticket)
• Electrician (some have suggested doing a dual ticket electrician/instrumentation)
• Security Systems Technician
• HVAC Technician

Which one of these trades would I be better off doing in the long run? Are there any other trades that I should consider?

Thanks a lot folks! :) James