Job prospects Company Chauffeur in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs (NOC 75200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 6,290 people work in this occupation.
• Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 86%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology