Job prospects Bus Drivers Supervisor in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Supervisors, motor transport and other ground 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 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 72024) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 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.

E-commerce, or online shopping, has gained a growing percentage of total retail sales across Canada in recent years. In response, retailers have built large fulfillment centres near urban areas to bring down delivery costs and times, leading to a high demand for this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 71%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology