Today I am discussing all the benefits of choosing a career in Occupational Health and Safety – or “OHS” for short. I know it has certainly been a rewarding career for me! Whether you are looking for a new career path or just setting out in the world, OHS may be just the career you are looking for.
Many different career paths and opportunities
Choosing a career in Occupational Health and Safety can lead to a wide range of opportunities. OHS professionals work in many different industries, and across all types of organisations. From private companies, government, non-profit organisations to private consultants and entrepreneurs.
Even the work itself can be exciting and varied. If you choose to pursue a career in Occupational Health and Safety, you can choose from a variety of workplace roles. Health and safety consultants, quality assurance professionals, health and safety officers, safety inspectors, safety specialists, and leaders in occupational health and safety in executive management, or academic roles are just some of the careers available.
A rewarding career
Working in Occupational Health and Safety you can rest assured that the work you do on a daily basis is directly helping others. Furthermore, this career can enable you to empower employees to create a safe work environment for themselves. Less accidents in the workplace lead to better environments everywhere!
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Potential for great pay, job stability and travel
Working in health and safety isn’t just morally rewarding. In Canada the median salary for OHS professionals is $80,000, and over 50% of certified professionals earn above $100,000 a year. Find out more here.
In today’s economic climate, job stability and good pay are high on the list of priorities for those entering the job market. Additionally, a career in OHS offers a wide variety of avenues which means more opportunities.
If you enjoy travel, choosing a job in OHS where you act as a safety inspector or Health and Safety Consultant can mean working in new locations and on new sites often. Just one of the many perks of the job, in my opinion!
Make a difference & help teach others!
Our jobs help to ensure that workers get home to their families at the end of their day. Working in a career where I can make a tangible difference is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job for me.
Teaching others is a natural component to a career in the OHS sphere. As a Safety Consultant, you consult with employers and help teach employees how to stay safe on the job. Alternatively, you could become an instructor and teach OHS courses!
If you want to find out more about joining a career in OHS, you can find out more here.