NOC 2021 · 21120 · TEER 1
NOC 21120: Public and environmental health and safety professionals
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Public and environmental health and safety professionals review, evaluate and monitor public health and environmental safety hazards and develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate disease and environmental impact caused by biological and chemical factors. They inspect restaurants, industrial establishments, municipal water systems, public facilities and institutions to ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control and the handling and storage of hazardous substances. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
TEER
TEER 1
Usually needs a university degree
Median wage (Canada)
$45.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 21120 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 21120 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 21120 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect the sanitary conditions of restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and other public facilities or institutions
- Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment to identify sources of pollution
- Collect biological and chemical samples and specimens for analysis; measure physical, biological and chemical; and conduct safety and environmental audits
- Investigate health and safety related complaints, spills of hazardous chemicals, outbreaks of diseases or poisonings
- Inspect workplaces to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present environmental hazards to the environment or a health and safety hazard to employees or to the general public
- Lead the development and the implementation of public safety and environmental health and safety programs and strategies to mitigate risk and optimize the general public and worker's health and safety and environmental protection
- Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or to close an establishment contravening municipal, provincial or federal regulations
- Provide consultation and deliver training programs to employers, employees and the general public on issues of public health, environmental protection or workplace safety.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- environmental health officer
- environmental officer
- environmental safety advisor
- hazardous waste inspector
- pollution control inspector
- public health inspector
- public health inspectors supervisor
- public safety consultant
- public safety coordinator
- public safety officer
- restaurant inspector
- rodent control inspector
- water inspector
All 45 job titles in NOC 21120
- beauty salon inspector
- dangerous goods inspector - railway transport
- dangerous waste inspector
- enforcement officer - environmental health
- environmental health and safety advisor
- environmental health and safety coordinator - public health and environmental safety
- environmental health inspector
- environmental health inspectors supervisor
- environmental health officer
- environmental health officers supervisor
- environmental officer
- environmental safety advisor
- environmental safety consultant
- environmental safety officer
- environmental safety specialist
- flood damage inspector
- food inspector
- hazardous waste inspector
- health standards inspector
- hotel and restaurant inspector - public health
- industrial waste control inspector
- mine examiner
- nursing home inspector
- pollution control inspector
- public health and safety coordinator
- public health inspector
- public health inspectors supervisor
- public health safety inspector
- public health unit supervisor
- public safety advisor
- public safety consultant
- public safety coordinator
- public safety officer
- public safety specialist
- quarantine officer - public health
- restaurant inspector
- rodent control inspector
- rodent control officer
- safety and sanitary inspector - public and environmental health
- sanitary department inspector - environmental health
- sanitary standards inspector
- sewage disposal inspector - environmental health
- waste water treatment plant inspector
- water inspector
- welfare institute inspector - public health
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a discipline such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety is usually required.
- Public health inspectors employed outside Quebec require certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
- Environmental health and safety professionals may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 21120 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $29.33 | $45.00 | $56.41 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $29.60 | $41.00 | $53.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $29.60 | $41.00 | $53.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $32.97 | $41.58 | $53.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $30.00 | $41.00 | $51.58 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $27.96 | $45.64 | $56.41 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $31.40 | $46.67 | $65.93 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Manitoba | $25.05 | $36.00 | $46.70 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $23.00 | $39.18 | $46.78 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $28.78 | $45.43 | $67.18 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $32.97 | $45.00 | $64.10 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $42.12 | $59.01 | $80.55 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 30%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 30%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
70% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 52% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 48% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 55% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
79% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 59% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 41% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 50% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Candidates typically require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in a discipline such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety. In some establishments, several years of related work experience and the completion of in-house training courses may substitute for formal education. Public health inspectors also require certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Occupational health and safety officers may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
Strong interpersonal skills and bilingualism will enhance job prospects. Travel is required for this position, so a Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in New Brunswick:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 14%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
79% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Employed in all major industry categories, but the leading share is in public administration, mainly federal and provincial government departments
Health care service providers, mostly out-patient care centres are also key employers
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Ongoing concerns and regulations related to food, environmental, and workplace safety should support demand for these inspectors
Mandatory inspections at restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and other public facilities or institutions to maintain enhanced public health standards
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
In Ontario, public health inspectors require certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Ontario:
Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
76% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 50% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 50% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
73% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 44% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 7% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Quebec:
Approximately 3,600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
74% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 49% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 51% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Manitoba:
Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
76% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 54% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 46% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Alberta:
Approximately 3,850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 9%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
71% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 57% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 42% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
69% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 44% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
Very limitedNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Very limited for public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about public and environmental health and safety professionals in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public and environmental health and safety professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 71%
Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 14%
Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
86% of public and environmental health and safety professionals work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 63% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 38% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 9% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 21120 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 43202 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
- 22233 Construction inspectors
- 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
- 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- 22232 Occupational health and safety specialists
- 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Questions
NOC 21120: common questions
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What TEER category is NOC 21120?
Is NOC 21120 eligible for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 21120 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 21Professional occupations in natural and applied sciencesMajor Group
- 211Professional occupations in natural sciencesSub-major Group
- 2112Public and environmental health and safety professionalsMinor Group
- 21120Public and environmental health and safety professionals
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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