Occupational safety consultant NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for occupational safety consultant.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for occupational safety consultant is 22232 (Occupational health and safety specialists), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
22232
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 22232 covers
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.
| Unit group | 22232 — Occupational health and safety specialists |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 22232 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 22232 →
Other job titles under NOC 22232
- Health and safety officer
- Occupational health supervisor
- Occupational safety coordinator
- Occupational health and safety officer
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 22232, one of these may fit better:
- Advertising consultant — NOC 11202 (Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations, TEER 1)
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- Business systems consultant — NOC 21221 (Business systems specialists, TEER 1)
- Case manager occupational therapist — NOC 31203 (Occupational therapists, TEER 1)
- Clinical occupational therapist — NOC 31203 (Occupational therapists, TEER 1)
- Community economic development consultant — NOC 41402 (Business development officers and market researchers and analysts, TEER 1)
- Community occupational therapist — NOC 31203 (Occupational therapists, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for occupational safety consultant?+
In NOC 2021, "occupational safety consultant" is an example title in unit group 22232 — Occupational health and safety specialists. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is occupational safety consultant eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22232 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does occupational safety consultant get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 22232 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a occupational safety consultant get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 22232 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says occupational safety consultant but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 22232. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.