Job prospects Operator, Urban Transit in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 71%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology