Highlighting Occupational Health and Safety  

Do you envision yourself driving initiatives to create a safe and healthy workplace? The Occupational Health and Safety program may be the right fit for you! Read on to know more about this career path:

1- Your Role

Your role as an Occupational Health and Safety professional is to protect the physical and mental well-being of people in the workplace. Your role also includes driving, implementing, and managing health and safety initiatives to prevent work-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

2- Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will be the following:

• Identifying risks and hazards
• Creating health and safety plans
• Delivering training programs
• Investigating complaints, accidents, and injuries
• Dealing with the Worker’s Compensation Board and disability claims
• Conducting ongoing inspections
• Developing strategies to continuously improve workplace health and safety in a variety of environments

3- Required Skills

Occupational Health and Safety careers require good communication and interpersonal skills. The job will include working with all levels of staff and management. It is important for your role that you are a collaborative team player.

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4- Job Opportunities

Many industries require qualified Occupational Health and Safety professionals, which means that there many job opportunities available. Here are the industries in which you can find employment:

• Private and Government Organizations
• Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations
• Schools
• Retail
• Manufacturing Plants
• Construction
• Factories
• Public Facilities
• Restaurants and Hotels
• Insurance Companies

5- Certifications

The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) offers 2 certifications: the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certifications.

Both certifications are a great advantage as they indicate your professional growth and credibility. Being certified is also an asset as you look for employment, as it can increase your chances of being hired and can lead to a higher salary.

For more information about this program, please visit the Occupational Health and Safety program page or book an appointment with our Admissions team here.