Job prospects Operator, Urban Transit in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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

The employment outlook will be good for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 810 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): 86%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology