Job prospects Industrial Safety Officer - Occupational Health And Safety in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.

• 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 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): 40%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

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