Job prospects Transit Operator - Transportation in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Southwest 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 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 Southwest region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 50%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 45%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology