Job prospects Health And Safety Officer near Calgary (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety" near Calgary (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 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 Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
  • Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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