Job prospects School Bus Driver in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Vancouver Island and Coast 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 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,480 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): 75%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology