NOC 2021 · 22232 · TEER 2
NOC 22232: Occupational health and safety specialists
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$40.98 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 22232 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 22232 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 22232 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:
- 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
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
- health and safety officer
- occupational health and safety officer
- occupational health supervisor
- occupational safety consultant
- occupational safety coordinator
All 35 job titles in NOC 22232
- 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 includes: safety supervisor - occupational health and safety.
Requirements
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).
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 22232 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 | $23.56 | $40.98 | $61.03 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $26.02 | $42.27 | $63.62 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $33.65 | $42.00 | $49.74 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.00 | $34.00 | $49.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $24.00 | $39.42 | $57.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $27.00 | $43.00 | $62.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $38.00 | $55.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $24.04 | $36.92 | $48.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.65 | $41.32 | $62.61 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $23.74 | $44.27 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $28.56 | $45.00 | $60.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
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 rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan.
GoodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The outlook for this occupation reflects differing prospects depending on industry. Generally, growing emphasis on workplace safety should contribute to more positions, though fiscal pressures in public administration may limit such growth. Many workers in this occupation are also employed in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction and construction. Mining should be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the forecast period, with expansions underway as well as the development of new mining projects in the central part of the island.
Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
57% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 43% compared to 49% 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: 9% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 59% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
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
68% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 32% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 36% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Nova Scotia 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.
Those with several years of related experience working in industry, and possessing the formal credentials, are sought after by employers and safety organizations. On the other hand, positions requiring limited experience tend to see more competition, particularly from new entrants (who may need to be mobile to find work). While workplace safety responsibilities often reside with human resource staff, demand for this occupation in particular should continue to grow, as government, employers and organizations place greater emphasis on workplace safety policies.
Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 14%
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
72% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 28% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 43% 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: 20% compared to 27% 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: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) 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.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
Strong interpersonal skills and bilingualism will enhance job prospects.
Travel is common for this position, so employers may require a Class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle and a willingness to work in remote areas.
Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in New Brunswick:
Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 11%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 9%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%
84% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 16% 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: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 35% 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: 16% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Quebec 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 occupational health and safety specialists in Quebec:
Approximately 5,800 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
70% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 30% 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: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 39% 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: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
A variety of industries, but notably in public administration, consulting companies, electric power generation, construction, and manufacturing
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Ongoing concerns related to workplace safety
Regulatory inspection requirements
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) offers two voluntary certifications for occupational health and safety professionals, namely, the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) and the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Ontario:
Approximately 13,200 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
72% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 39% 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: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
75% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 25% 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: 66% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 34% 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: 20% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Alberta 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about occupational health and safety specialists in Alberta:
Approximately 7,350 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 11%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
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
63% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 37% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 40% 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: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several 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 occupational health and safety specialists in British Columbia:
Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 10%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
70% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 30% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 59% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 41% 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: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
ModerateNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational health and safety specialists (NOC 22232) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several 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 occupational health and safety specialists in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Occupational health and safety specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 40%
Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 24%
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%
Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
67% of occupational health and safety specialists work all year, while 33% 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 43 weeks compared to 44 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: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
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
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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 22232 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 22232: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 22Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciencesMajor Group
- 222Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)Sub-major Group
- 2223Technical inspectors and regulatory officersMinor Group
- 22232Occupational health and safety specialists
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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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