Job prospects Shuttle Operator in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators" in the Fredericton–Oromocto or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Fredericton–Oromocto. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 300 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): 50%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 27%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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