National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22232: Occupational health and safety specialists
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. Below are the main duties, all 35 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 22232?
NOC 22232 is the code for occupational health and safety specialists in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include health and safety officer, occupational health and safety officer, occupational health supervisor and occupational safety consultant. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $40.98 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22232
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $40.98 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22232
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.
Main job titles
- health and safety officer
- occupational health and safety officer
- occupational health supervisor
- occupational safety consultant
- occupational safety coordinator
All 35 job titles in the NOC index
environmental health and safety coordinator - workplace, field supervisor - occupational health and safety, health and safety inspector, health and safety officer, health and safety technician, health and safety technologist, health officers supervisor, industrial health officer, industrial hygiene inspector, industrial safety officer - occupational health and safety, labour affairs officer - occupational health and safety, labour standards officer, mine safety inspector, occupational health and safety (OHS) consultant, occupational health and safety coordinator, occupational health and safety inspector, occupational health and safety officer, occupational health and safety supervisor, occupational health inspector, occupational health officer, occupational health supervisor, occupational hygiene inspector, occupational hygiene technician, occupational hygienist technologist, occupational safety consultant, occupational safety coordinator, occupational safety inspector, occupational safety officer, occupational safety specialist, prevention officer - occupational health and safety, radiation monitor, radiation surveyor, safety officer, safety practitioner, safety supervisor - occupational health and safety.
Also included in this group
- safety supervisor - occupational health and safety
Main duties of NOC 22232
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
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).
Is NOC 22232 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 22232 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22232 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.56 | $40.98 | $61.03 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $26.02 | $42.27 | $63.62 |
| Prince Edward Island | $33.65 | $42.00 | $49.74 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.00 | $34.00 | $49.00 |
| New Brunswick | $24.00 | $39.42 | $57.69 |
| Quebec | $27.00 | $43.00 | $62.50 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $38.00 | $55.00 |
| Manitoba | $24.04 | $36.92 | $48.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.65 | $41.32 | $62.61 |
| Alberta | $23.74 | $44.27 | $72.12 |
| British Columbia | $28.56 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| Yukon | $24.21 | $37.43 | $56.19 |
| Northwest Territories | $24.97 | $40.60 | $55.98 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 22232 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 22232 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a health and safety officer?
NOC 22232, Occupational health and safety specialists, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22232?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 22232 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 22232 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 22232 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $40.98 an hour, with most wages between $23.56 and $61.03. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22232 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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