Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
National Occupation Code (NOC): 2263 ยท Browse All Occupations
Inspectors in this unit group evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to control risks. They inspect restaurants, industrial establishments, municipal water systems, public facilities, institutions and other workplaces to ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control, the handling and storage of hazardous substances and workplace safety. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Alternate Job Titles
- Beauty Salon Inspector
- Dangerous Goods Inspector - Railway Transport
- Dangerous Waste Inspector
- Enforcement Officer - Environmental Health
- Environmental Health And Safety Technician
- Environmental Health And Safety Technologist
- Environmental Health Inspector
- Environmental Health Inspectors Supervisor
- Environmental Health Officer
- Environmental Health Officers Supervisor
- Environmental Officer
- Field Supervisor - Occupational Health And Safety
- Flood Damage Inspector
- Food Inspector
- Hazardous Waste Inspector
- Hazardous Waste Inspector - Environmental Health
- Hazardous Waste Management Technologist
- Health And Safety Advisor
- Health And Safety Inspector
- Health And Safety Officer
- Health And Safety Technician
- Health And Safety Technologist
- Health Officers Supervisor
- Health Standards Inspector
- Hotel And Restaurant Inspector - Public Health
- Industrial Health Officer
- Industrial Hygiene Inspector
- Industrial Safety Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
- Industrial Waste Control Inspector
- Labour Affairs Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
- Labour Standards Officer
- Labour Standards Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
- Mine Examiner
- Mine Safety Inspector
- Nursing Home Inspector
- Occupational Health And Safety Consultant (OHS)
- Occupational Health And Safety Inspector
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Occupational Health Inspector
- Occupational Health Officer
- Occupational Health Supervisor
- Occupational Hygiene Inspector
- Occupational Hygiene Technician
- Occupational Hygienist Technologist
- Occupational Safety Inspector
- Occupational Safety Officer
- Officer, Safety And Health
- Pollution Control Inspector
- Prevention Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
- Public Health Inspector
- Public Health Inspectors Supervisor
- Public Health Safety Inspector
- Public Health Unit Supervisor
- Quarantine Officer - Public Health
- Radiation Monitor
- Radiation Surveyor
- Restaurant Inspector
- Restaurant Inspector - Public Health
- Rodent Control Inspector
- Rodent Control Officer
- Safety And Sanitary Inspector - Public And Environmental Health
- Safety Officer
- Safety Practitioner
- Safety Supervisor - Occupational Health And Safety
- 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
- Environmental Health Officer
- Hazardous Waste Inspector
- Health And Safety Officer
- Health Standards Inspector
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Pollution Control Inspector
- Public Health Inspector
- Public Health Inspectors Supervisor
- Restaurant Inspector
- Rodent Control Inspector
- Water Inspector
- Safety Supervisor - Occupational Health And Safety
- EHS
- HACCP Coordinator
- Food Safety Manager
- Environmental Quality Lead
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $70,059 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $36,892 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $57,384 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $69,801 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $66,731 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $66,731 |
| Female | $69,170 |
Extracted Salary Information (6 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 35 |
| 25 to 34 years | 155 |
| 35 to 44 years | 175 |
| 45 to 54 years | 210 |
| 55 to 64 years | 85 |
| 65 to 74 years | 20 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 690 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 215 |
| Part Time | 510 |
| Total | 720 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 330 |
| Female | 360 |
| Total | 680 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 685 |
| Self Employed | 0 |
| Total | 690 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 660 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Total | 690 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 50 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 75 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 35 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 200 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 50 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 320 |
| Total | 720 |