Job prospects Occupational Hygiene Technician in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very good for Occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Occupational health and safety specialists in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 48%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%

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