The Occupational Health and Safety program is designed to initiate candidates who wish to better equip themselves for success in various sectors of activity. It helps you acquire basic OHS skills. This includes OHS laws and regulations, occupational diseases, safety hazards and workplace hygiene.

Who this program is for?

This short program is specially designed to meet the crucial needs of future small and medium-sized businesses. It is aimed at people interested in the field of occupational health and safety, anyone who has recently graduated from college, company employees, managers and executives wishing to broaden their skills, and other professionals looking to expand their area of expertise, and in general, anyone involved in promoting occupational health and safety.

Targeted occupations (LMI Online from Emploi Québec)

• 4165 prevention officer – occupational health and safety
• 2263 occupational health and safety officer
• 2263 occupational health and safety technician

Job title(s)

• Occupational health and safety officer
• Occupational health and safety technician

Relationship with the job market

• Information from MES and MEQ
• Entering the job market (Information from MES and MEQ)

• Have an interest in early childhood education
• At least 18 years of age
• Successful completion of Secondary 5

The following documents are required to apply for admission:

• If you were born in Quebec: High school diploma, and post-secondary diploma if applicable, CV
• If you were born outside Quebec: High school diploma, and post-secondary diploma if applicable, CV, legal status in Canada (permanent residence, citizenship), CSQ or health insurance card.