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NOC 22232: Occupational health and safety specialists
NOC 22232 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Occupational health and safety specialists review, evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate accidents and occupational injuries. They inspect the workplace environments, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with organization and government environment, health and safety standards and regulations. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- health and safety officer
- occupational health and safety officer
- occupational health supervisor
- occupational safety consultant
- occupational safety coordinator
Also included: safety supervisor - occupational health and safety
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- By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers → 43202
- Construction inspectors → 22233
- Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers → 22231
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- Occupational hygienist → 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- Public and environmental health and safety professionals → 21120
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Lead and participate in workplace audits and investigations of safety concerns, incidents and accidents
- Lead and participate in workplace inspections to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees
- Develop and implement health and safety programs, including standard operating procedures, policies and training to mitigate risk, optimize worker's health and safety and foster a positive occupational health and safety culture
- Initiate enforcement procedures on workplaces contravening organization and government health and safety standards and regulations
- Provide training to employers, employees and the general public on issues of workplace safety
- Communicate, engage and influence decision-makers and workers to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 22232 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 1.3x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 20 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 50 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.
IRCC high-wage list (list from 2023 to 2025 wage data, read 2026-10-16) · CRS calculator with the new rules
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Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in occupational health and safety is usually required.
- Occupational health and safety officers may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).