NOC 21120: Public and environmental health and safety professionals
Public and environmental health and safety professionals review, evaluate and monitor public health and environmental safety hazards and develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate disease and environmental impact caused by biological and chemical factors. They inspect restaurants, industrial establishments, municipal water systems, public facilities and institutions to ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control and the handling and storage of hazardous substances. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Official Main Duties for NOC 21120
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 21120
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Public and environmental health and safety professionals is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 21120.
2263 expired and the denotations distributed among emerging items 21120 and 22232
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $29.33 | $45/hr | $56.41 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $29.6/hr | $41/hr | $53.85/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $29.6/hr | $41/hr | $53.85/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $32.97/hr | $41.58/hr | $53.85/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $30/hr | $41/hr | $51.58/hr |
| Quebec → | $27.96/hr | $45.64/hr | $56.41/hr |
| Ontario → | $31.4/hr | $46.67/hr | $65.93/hr |
| Manitoba → | $25.05/hr | $36/hr | $46.7/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $23/hr | $39.18/hr | $46.78/hr |
| Alberta → | $28.78/hr | $45.43/hr | $67.18/hr |
| British Columbia → | $32.97/hr | $45/hr | $64.1/hr |
| Yukon → | $34.7/hr | $51.59/hr | $78.16/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $39.24/hr | $58.3/hr | $80.41/hr |
| Nunavut → | $42.12/hr | $59.01/hr | $80.55/hr |
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Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree in a discipline such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety is usually required.
- Public health inspectors employed outside Quebec require certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
- Environmental health and safety professionals may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
Official Job Titles for NOC 21120
45 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers (See 43202 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers)View NOC 43202→
- Construction inspectors (See 22233 Construction inspectors)View NOC 22233→
- Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (See 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers)View NOC 22231→
- Ergonomist (See 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41400→
- Occupational health and safety specialists (See 22232 Occupational health and safety specialists)View NOC 22232→
- Occupational hygienist (See 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41400→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 21120 (Public and environmental health and safety professionals)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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