Job prospects Public Safety Specialist in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Saint John–St. Stephen 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 good for Public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 100 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): 24%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 23%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

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