Job prospects Bus Operator in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Cape Breton Region. There were 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 Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the winter months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 270 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): 56%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 33%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology