Job prospects Occupational Hygiene Technician in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 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 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): 62%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 17%

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