Job prospects Transit Operator - Transportation in the North Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators" in the North Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the North Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the North region:

  • Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 61%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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