Job prospects Sightseeing Bus Driver in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), 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 Moderate for bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this sector is closely linked to population growth and increased tourism activity.
• Enrolment in elementary schools has been increasing which will create more opportunities for drivers.

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): 83%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology