Job prospects School Bus Driver - Special Needs Passengers in the Côte-Nord Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Côte-Nord 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 290 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): 71%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology