Education

Bachelor’s degree

Or

2-year diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognized academic institution.

Pathway A: 1-year OHS certificate from a recognized academic institution

Pathway B: 2-year diploma in any discipline from a recognized academic institution OR is qualified as a journeyperson in a trade.

Pathway C: 2-year diploma in OHS from a recognized academic institution are eligible to write the CRST certification examination upon graduation.

Experience

48 months of professional level OHS experience obtained within the last 72 months (minimum of 900 hours/calendar year of practice in OHS).

Pathway A & B: 12 months of OHS experience in the last 24 months of where OHS duties are at least 35% of role.

Pathway C: Waived

Professional Development

if applying with a Bachelor’s degree, applicant must also demonstrate sufficient professional development in OHS to qualify.

if applying with a non-OHS diploma or journeyperson, applicant must also demonstrate professional development in OHS to qualify.

Annual renewal fee, mandatory continuous professional development program