Job prospects Operator, Urban Transit in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Ottawa 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 very good for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Ottawa 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 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 Ottawa region:

• Approximately 3,520 people work in this occupation.
• Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 92%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology