Courses in Health and Safety in Canada
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What institutions offer occupational health and safety (OH&S) courses in Canada?
Back to topThe following tables summarize various OHS programs offered in colleges and universities across Canada (listed from west to east). Since there may be other institutions offering similar courses that are not listed below, you should contact your local colleges and universities to find out if they offer a program that will meet your needs.
Within these listings, we have included the availability (full-time, part-time, and/or distance). Program availability may be subject to change. Please view the program website and contact the school to confirm.
The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) has also released a list of educational institutions that meet the criteria for CRST® and CRSP® eligibility. For the most updated list, please BCRSP.
We have included these references and schools as a means of providing a potentially useful referral. You should contact the school directly for more information. Please note that mention of these schools does not represent a recommendation or endorsement by CCOHS of these schools over others of which you may be aware.
Other programs like labour and workplace studies or engineering programs may have occupational health and safety components but do not provide an OHS certificate. These programs and others that provide specialized courses like human factors, ergonomics, occupational health nursing or occupational medicine are not included in this list.
British Columbia
Back to top| School | Availability | Program Length | ||
| Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Advanced Safety Management/Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program and Burnaby BC Telephone: (604) 434-5734 or Toll-Free (Can/US): 1-866-434-1610 | * | * | * | 1.5 - 5 years |
Langara Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Diploma Program Vancouver BC Telephone: (604) 323-5511 | * | 2 years | ||
Okanagan College Certificate Program Kelowna BC Telephone: (250) 762-5445 | * | * | 1 year | |
University of British Columbia Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Master’s Program Vancouver BC Telephone: (604) 822-2827 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PT) E-mail: spph.msc-oeh@ubc.ca | * | * | 1.5 - 2 years | |
University of Northern British Columbia Occupational Health and Safety Online Certificate Certificate Program Prince George BC Telephone: (250) 960-5555 | * | * | 1 year | |
University of Victoria Environmental and Occupational Health Certificate Certificate Program Victoria BC | * | * | 1.5 - 3 years | |
Alberta
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Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
| Athabasca University Occupational Health and Safety Credit Course Athabasca AB Telephone: (780) 675-6100 or Toll-Free: 1-800-788-9041 Course Information | * | <1 year | ||
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program Edmonton AB Telephone: (780) 378-5018 or Toll-Free: 1-877-333-NAIT (1-877-333-6248) E-mail: OHSD@nait.ca Program Information | * |
| * | 2 years |
| University of Alberta – Faculty of Extension Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Edmonton AB Telephone: (780) 492-3116 Program Information | * | * | * | 1 year + |
| University of Calgary Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program OR Diploma Program Calgary AB Telephone: (403) 220-2866 or Toll-Free: 1-866-220-4992 (outside of Calgary) E-mail: conted@ucalgary.ca Program Information | * | * | * | 1- 4 years |
Saskatchewan
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Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
| Great Plains College Safety, Health and Environmental Management Diploma Program Biggar SK Telephone: (306) 948-3363 Email: biggar.office@greatplainscollege.ca Program Information | * | * | * | 1 year + |
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Saskatoon SK Telephone: 1-866-467-4278 Program Information | * | * | * | <1 year |
Manitoba
Back to topAvailability | Program Length | |||
| Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
Herzing College Occupational Health and Safety Training | * | 1 year | ||
| Red River College Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Winnipeg MB Telephone: (204) 632-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-888-515-7722 Program Information | * |
|
| <1 year |
Ontario
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Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
| Algonquin College Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Nepean ON Telephone: (613) 727-7655 or Toll-Free: 1-888-684-4444 Program Information |
| * | * | 1 year |
Anderson College Occupational Health and Safety | * |
|
| <1 year |
Cambrian College Workplace Safety and Prevention Technician Sudbury ON | * | * | * | 2.5 years |
| Conestoga College Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Kitchener ON Telephone: (519) 748-5220, ext. 3656 Program Information |
| * |
| 1-4 years |
Confederation College Workplace Health and Safety |
| * | * | 1-5 years |
| Durham College Health and Safety for the Workplace Certificate Program Oshawa ON Telephone: (905) 721-3052 or Toll-Free: 1-888-627-1191 Program Information |
|
| * | 1 year |
| Fanshawe College Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program London ON Telephone: (519) 452-4430 Program Information |
| * | * | 1 year |
| Fleming College Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance Certificate Program Lindsay, ON Telephone: (795)324-9144 Program Information | * |
| * | <1 year |
| Humber College Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Toronto ON Telephone: (416) 675-5000 Program Information |
| * | * | 1 year |
| Lambton College Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Sarnia ON Telephone: 519-542-7751 ext 2400 E-mail: online@lambtoncollege.ca Program Information | * | * | * | 1 year |
Mohawk College Hamilton ON Telephone: (905) 575-1212 |
| * |
| 1 year |
| Niagara College Occupational Health and Safety Statement of Completion Welland ON Telephone: (905) 735-2211 Program Information |
| * | * | 1-5 years |
| Ryerson University Occupational Health and Safety OR Public Health and Safety Bachelor of Applied Science Toronto ON Telephone: (416) 979-5154 E-mail: sophe@acs.ryerson.ca Program Information | * |
| * | 4 years |
| Seneca College Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program Markham ON Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Program Information |
| * | * | 1 year |
| Sheridan College Occupational Health and Safety Recognition of Achievement Oakville ON Telephone: (905) 845-9430 Program Information | * |
| * | <1 year |
| University of Toronto Occupational and Environmental Health Master of Public Health Toronto ON Telephone: (416) 978-2058 E-mail: dlsph.info@utoronto.ca Program Information |
| * | * | 2 years |
| University of Toronto Occupational Health & Safety Certificate Program Program Information | * |
|
| <1 year |
| University of Western Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Management Diploma Program London ON Telephone: (519) 661-3658 Program Information | * | * | * | 1 year |
Quebec
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Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
| Cégep de Saint-Laurent Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail (EHST) Technique Montreal QC Telephone: (514) 747-6521 Program Information | * |
|
| 3 years |
| Cégep de Sorel-Tracy Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail Technique Sorel-Tracy QC Telephone : (450) 472-6651 Program Information | * |
|
| 2-3 years |
| McGill University Departments of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine MSc and PhD Programs Montreal QC Telephone: (514) 398-4229 Program Information | * |
| * | 45 credits |
| University of Montreal Santé environnementale et santé au travail Master of Science (MSc) Program Montreal QC Telephone: (514) 343-6134 Program Information | * | * |
| 45 credits |
University of Sherbrooke Santé et sécurité du travail |
| * | * | 30 credits |
Université du Québec, École de technologie supérieure Occupational Health and Safety Risks | * |
|
| 45 credits |
| Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Santé et sécurité au travail Certificate Program Chicoutimi QC Telephone: (418) 545-5011 or Toll-Free: 1-800-463-9880 Program Information | * |
|
| 30 credits |
| Université du Québec en Outaouais Santé et sécurité au travail Certificate Program Gatineau QC Telephone: (819) 595-3900 or Toll-Free: 1-800-567-1283 Program Information | * | * | * | 30 credits |
| Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Santé et sécurité au travail Certificate Program Trois-Rivières QC Telephone: (819) 376-5011 or Toll-Free: 1 800 365-0922 Program Information | * | * | * | 30 credits |
| Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Santé et sécurité au travail Certificate Program Rouyn-Noranda QC Telephone/Téléphone: (819) 762-0971 Toll-Free/Sans frais: 1 (877) 870-8728 E-mail/Courriel: sc-sante@uqat.ca Program Information | * | * | * | 30 credits |
Université du Québec – TÉLUQ (Distance Learning) Santé et sécurité au travail |
| * |
| 12 credits |
Université Laval
| * |
|
| 45 credits |
New Brunswick
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Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
University of Fredericton Diploma Programs: | * | * | * | <1 year (Certificate) |
University of New Brunswick* Diploma Program: | * | * | * | <1 year (Certificate) 2 years (Diploma) |
*the University of New Brunswick also offers courses and programs including:
Preparation Course - Canadian Registered Safety Professional Certification
Nova Scotia
Back to top| School | Availability | Program Length | ||
Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
| Cape Breton University Public Health Bachelor of Health Sciences Sydney NS Telephone: (902) 539-5300 or Toll-Free: 1-888-959-9995 Program Information | * | * | * | 1-4 years |
| Nova Scotia Community College Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program Dartmouth NS Telephone: (902) 491-4900 Program Information | * | * |
| 2 years |
Prince Edward Island
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Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
| Holland College Occupational Health and Safety Technology Certificate Program Charlottetown PE Telephone: (902) 629-4217 or 1-800-446-5265 Program Information | * |
| * |
|
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Full-Time | Part-Time | Distance | ||
| Academy Canada Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program St. John's NL Telephone: 1-800-561-8000 Program Information | * |
| * | 2.5 years |
| Keyin College Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program St. John's NL Telephone: 1-800-563-8989 Program Information |
| * |
| 1.5 years |
Marine Institute Maritime Studies – Safety Management St. John’s NL | * | * | * | 13 courses (39 credits) |
Memorial University of Newfoundland Safety and Risk Engineering | * |
|
| 1-2 years |
Where can I contact institutions for more information?
Back to topMany institutions are listed above with some contact information. The URLs are provided but are subject to change. If they do not work, you can try searching the institution's website and let us know by using our Contact Us form.
- Fact sheet last revised: 2021-11-30