Langara’s flexible Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) certificate and diploma programs help working professionals build real-world OHS skills through online, asynchronous, part-time study. Start with the one-year certificate and ladder into the diploma.
Looking for a career with strong job prospects and real-world impact? Langara College's new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) certificate and diploma programs offer a flexible way into a growing field where you help create safer, healthier workplaces.
Demand backs that up: WorkBC projects 1,120 job openings in the health and safety field between 2025 and 2035, with average annual earnings of $88,375. There is a real need for health and safety professionals who strengthen workforce alignment, removes barriers, and increases accessibility across Canada.
Instructor and long-time OHS leader Tanya Tighe says demand has grown for decades and has strengthened since the pandemic, creating "real, sustained opportunity" for people entering or advancing in the field. Every organization needs knowledgeable professionals who can support compliance, prevention, and employee well-being, and that demand is only growing.
Whether you're starting out, changing careers, or building on experience you already have, the pathway is designed to be accessible. No previous health and safety experience is required, and the program runs online, part-time, and asynchronously, so you can keep working while you build credentials.
The pathway suits:
Start with the one-year OHS certificate, then ladder into the diploma. All certificate courses count toward the diploma's requirements, so your training keeps building as your career does.
Occupational health and safety professionals help prevent injuries, improve employee well-being, and create safer workplaces. It's a career that combines people, problem-solving, leadership, and real-world impact. Demand spans nearly every industry, and it's only expected to grow. Graduates go on to roles across manufacturing, construction, health care, education, retail and warehousing, and government, including positions such as:
Tighe says the training "prepares students for employment and advancement," whether you're entering the field for the first time or transitioning in from operations or HR. Langara's OHS certificate and diploma pathway also reflects a commitment to access and equity, helping more people step into this growing field.
Ready to launch a safety career without stepping away from your current life? Langara's OHS certificate and diploma pathway gives you the structure and flexibility to build job-ready skills and graduate ready to pursue opportunities in a growing field.
