What Shift OHS Inc. does

Shift OHS Inc. is a privately held, family-owned occupational health and safety services company headquartered in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1989 and rebranded under its current name in 2020, the company delivers fitness-for-duty programs to safety-sensitive industries — oil and gas, transportation, construction, manufacturing, and industrial — across Canada and the United States through a nationwide testing network. Services are organized around four pillars: policy development and review, training (Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training and DER Training delivered via an online LMS and virtual instructor-led formats), drug and alcohol testing (urine, oral fluid, breath alcohol), and occupational health testing (audiometric, pulmonary function, respirator and hearing protection fit testing, silica/asbestos and heavy metals exposure, health assessments, JDA/PDA). The company also offers COR audits, WCB consulting, substance abuse professional assessments, and customized program development.

The firm's most distinct technical asset is the Neurapulse Cognitive Fitness Assessment, a partnership with Impirica that adds a 2-minute digital cognitive screening layer (working memory, problem solving, focus) to traditional impairment detection, producing instant High or Low Risk output on phone or tablet. The underlying AI is provided by Impirica, not developed in-house. Integration across policy, training, testing, and cognitive assessment is positioned as the company's systems-based differentiator, supported by a multi-disciplinary team that includes occupational health nurse and physician expertise plus legal guidance on multi-jurisdictional compliance (Canadian Model, DOT, OHS, Human Rights, Privacy).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional services fees: per-seat training pricing ($159-$179 CAD with volume discounts), individually quoted testing and policy services, and private in-house training engagements. Customers include GFL Environmental, Trotter and Morton Group of Companies, and Roll'n Oilfield. The company operates with a small core team of 8 employees, relying on a partner/subcontractor network to deliver nationwide testing and onsite services. No external funding or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Shift OHS Inc.

Legal name

Shift OHS Inc.

Website

https://shiftohs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shift OHS Inc. is a privately held Canadian occupational health and safety services firm, founded 1989 and based in Red Deer, Alberta, delivering fit-for-duty programs — drug and alcohol testing, occupational health testing, policy development, and supervisor training — to safety-sensitive industries across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health & Safety Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordination (BPACALAE), Industrial Hygiene & Exposure Control (Noise, Dust, Respiratory) (EDABAEAC), Noise & Vibration Exposure Monitoring (Hearing Conservation) (EUAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Occupational health services
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Fitness for duty programs
• Workplace safety training
• Occupational health testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Deer

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Programs: Revenue from instructor-led and online training courses including Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training and DER Training. Offered in virtual, online self-paced, and in-person formats. Pricing at $159-179 CAD per participant with volume discounts available.
2. Drug & Alcohol Testing Services: Nationwide drug and alcohol testing including urine, oral fluid, and breath alcohol testing. After-hours and onsite testing available throughout Canada and US.
3. Occupational Health Testing: Audiometric testing, pulmonary function testing, hearing protection fit testing, respirator mask fit testing, silica/asbestos exposure testing, heavy metals testing, health assessments, and job demands analysis.
4. Policy Development Services: Fit for Duty / Drug and Alcohol policy development, review, critique, and revision services. Includes comprehensive policy documentation with supporting tools.
5. Cognitive Fitness Assessment: Neurapulse cognitive fitness assessment services for pre-hire screening, pre-shift checks, post-incident assessment, and return-to-work evaluations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shift OHS delivers integrated Fit for Duty programs for safety-sensitive workplaces, combining drug and alcohol testing (urine, oral fluid, breath), occupational health testing (audiometric, pulmonary function, respirator and hearing protection fit testing, silica/asbestos and heavy metals testing), Fit for Duty and Drug & Alcohol policy development and review, and workplace training for supervisors, Designated Employer Representatives, and employees. The Neurapulse cognitive fitness assessment adds a 2-minute digital cognitive readiness check for pre-hire, pre-shift, post-incident, and return-to-work use, delivered across a nationwide Canadian testing network with onsite/after-hours and US coverage.

Product overview

Shift OHS Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of occupational health and safety services rather than a single unified software product. The portfolio centers on Fitness for Duty programs combining policy development, training (Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training in online and virtual formats, and DER Training for Designated Employer Representatives), drug and alcohol testing (urine, oral fluid, breath alcohol), and cognitive fitness assessment (Neurapulse). Additional services include occupational health testing (audiometric, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing, hearing protection fit testing, silica/asbestos exposure, heavy metals, health assessments), substance abuse professional services, COR audits, Job Demands Analysis, policy review, WCB consulting, and customized safety program development. Services are delivered through a network of testing facilities across Canada and the US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neurapulse Cognitive Fitness Assessment A 2-minute digital cognitive assessment that detects invisible cognitive risks including mental fatigue, emotional distraction, cognitive decline, and early signs of medical issues, used for pre-hire screening, pre-shift checks, post-incident assessment, and return-to-work evaluations in safety-sensitive workforces.
• Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training (Online, Student-Led) Self-paced online training that teaches supervisors to recognize impairment and confidently manage workers who may not be Fit for Duty, meeting DOT and Canadian Model requirements, priced at $159.00 CAD per participant with volume discounts.
• Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training (Virtual Instructor-Led) Live instructor-led 5-hour supervisor training to recognize Fitness for Duty concerns and take confident, compliant action in real workplace situations, meeting DOT and Canadian Model requirements, priced at $179.00 CAD per participant.
• DER Training – Developing and Managing a Fit for Duty Policy & Program (Virtual Instructor-Led) 4.5-hour virtual instructor-led course preparing Designated Employer Representatives and Program Administrators to manage a workplace Fit for Duty program covering policy, testing, and training pillars, priced at $179.00 CAD per participant.
• Urine Drug Testing Nationwide urine-based drug testing services with multiple panel options including DOT 10 Panel and 7–14 panel configurations in instant and lab-based formats, delivered through Shift OHS's nationwide testing network.
• Oral Fluid (Swab) Drug Testing Instant oral fluid drug testing available throughout Shift OHS's nationwide network, with 7 to 12 panel options in both instant and lab-based formats.
• Breath Alcohol Testing Breath alcohol testing services including US Breath Alcohol Test and standard Breath Alcohol Test options, delivered across the nationwide testing network.
• Hearing Protection Fit Testing Quantitative and qualitative fit testing for hearing protection, measuring Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) for workers in noise-exposed areas, ensuring compliance with Alberta OHS Code Part 16 and CSA standard Z94.2-14.
• Audiometric Testing Hearing threshold level testing to identify workers losing hearing and prevent additional hearing loss, including baseline and periodic testing compliant with CSA standards.
• Respirator Mask Fit Testing Quantitative and qualitative fit testing for respirators to ensure proper protection against airborne contaminants, including Fitness to Wear Respirator evaluations.
• Pulmonary Function Testing (Spirometry) Spirometry testing to assess lung function for workers exposed to respiratory hazards.
• Silica/Asbestos Exposure Testing Testing services for silica and asbestos exposure assessment, including pulmonary function, chest X-ray, and screening.
• Heavy Metals Testing Blood testing services for heavy metals exposure assessment in workers.
• Health Assessment Comprehensive health assessments evaluating physical ability to perform work and identifying mental health and other concerns for accommodation purposes.
• Onsite / Occupational Health Testing Mobile drug, alcohol, and occupational health testing delivered at client locations, including after-hours availability for worksites and remote locations.
• Fit for Duty / Drug and Alcohol Policy Development Custom policy development services creating Fitness for Duty or Drug and Alcohol policies meeting legislative and industry standards including Human Rights, Privacy, OHS legislation, Canadian Model, DOT regulations, and contractor management requirements.
• Policy Review, Critique, and Revision Review and revision services for existing Fit for Duty and Drug & Alcohol policies to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legislation.
• Substance Abuse Assessments Substance abuse professional assessments provided to workers following positive drug or alcohol tests or self-disclosures.
• Positive Test Management and Support Guidance and support for managing positive drug and alcohol test results, including next steps, HR processes, and return-to-work pathways.
• COR Audits Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits to assess and certify workplace health and safety management systems.
• Job Demands Analysis (JDA) / Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) Analysis services measuring physical, environmental, and psychosocial demands on workers, quantifying job demands to help reduce WCB and disability costs.
• Customized Health & Safety Program Development Custom development and ongoing support of workplace health and safety programs tailored to client operations.
• WCB Consulting Consulting services for Workers Compensation Board matters and disability management.
• Employee Substance and Policy Awareness Training Worker education training on substance awareness and workplace policy expectations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved hiring quality by screening 10,000+ candidates' pre-employment cognitive fitness
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ImpiricacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Neurapulse cognitive fitness assessment platform. Impirica provides the science-backed cognitive assessment technology that Shift OHS distributes and implements for workplace safety applications including pre-hire screening, pre-shift checks, and return-to-work evaluations.
• WellIntelstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness solutions partnership offering evidence-based mental health and well-being programs. Joint content development including articles on worker fitness for duty. WellIntel provides expert-led wellness talks, workshops, and research services that complement Shift OHS's occupational health services.
• Blue Collar ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and referral partner in the occupational health and safety consulting space. Blue Collar Consulting serves as a referral source for clients requiring specialized consulting services.
• Vera MedicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical services partner providing referral and collaboration for occupational health services. Vera Medical supports client needs requiring specialized medical expertise.
• Kacia ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsulting partner providing occupational health and safety advisory services. Kacia Consulting collaborates on client engagements requiring specialized consulting support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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