Job prospects School Bus Driver - Special Needs Passengers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 550 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): 94%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology