Job outlooks for Occupational health and safety specialists

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Occupation

occupational safety coordinator (22232)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    The outlook for this occupation reflects differing prospects depending on industry. Generally, growing emphasis on workplace safety should contribute to more positions, though fiscal pressures in public administration may limit such growth. Many workers in this occupation are also employed in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction and construction. Mining should be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the forecast period, with expansions underway as well as the development of new mining projects in the central part of the island.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
      • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%
      • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 57% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 43% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 59% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 10%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 10%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 50%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 27%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 23%

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Those with several years of related experience working in industry, and possessing the formal credentials, are sought after by employers and safety organizations. On the other hand, positions requiring limited experience tend to see more competition, particularly from new entrants (who may need to be mobile to find work). While workplace safety responsibilities often reside with human resource staff, demand for this occupation in particular should continue to grow, as government, employers and organizations place greater emphasis on workplace safety policies.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 14%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 72% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 43% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 51%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 64%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 26%
        • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 9%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 10%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 45%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 49%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). 
    • Strong interpersonal skills and bilingualism will enhance job prospects. 
    • Travel is common for this position, so employers may require a Class 5 driver's license, access to a vehicle and a willingness to work in remote areas.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 11%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 9%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
      • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%
    • 84% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 35% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 81%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 59%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Quebec:

    • Approximately 5,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 70% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 38%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 28%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 10%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 55%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%

    • Côte-Nord Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 34%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 27%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 39%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 45%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

    • Laurentides Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 1,690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 1,690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 34%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 27%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 24%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • A variety of industries, but notably in public administration, consulting companies, electric power generation, construction, and manufacturing

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Ongoing concerns related to workplace safety
    • Regulatory inspection requirements

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) offers two voluntary certifications for occupational health and safety professionals, namely, the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) and the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Ontario:

    • Approximately 13,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 72% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 66%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,640 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the London region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 28%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 23%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 25%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • Northwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 15%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 60%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 5,310 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 7%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 75% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 66% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 34% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 19%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 16%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 68% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 36% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Northern region:

      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%

    • Prince Albert Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Alberta:

    • Approximately 7,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 11%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
      • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 63% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 2,120 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 13%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 22%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 10%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 70% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 59% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 41% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%

    • Kootenay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 24%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 14%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,460 people work in this occupation.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

    • Nechako Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Nechako region:

      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
        • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 23%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

    • North Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the North Coast region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
        • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 23%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

    • Northeast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 23%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Yukon:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 40%
      • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 24%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
      • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
    • 63% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 35% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: 65% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Northwest TerritoriesModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Northwest Territories:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 40%
      • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 24%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
      • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
    • 67% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 50% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 50% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 26% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

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