Job prospects Shuttle Operator in the North Coast Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the North Coast 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 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 Coast region:

• Approximately 180 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): 76%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology