Occupational health and safety specialists

Saskatchewan

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 occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations68% 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

Newfoundland and Labrador

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 occupationsPart-time workers: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations57% 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

New Brunswick

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