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    Bus Driver / Subway Operator

    NOC 73301 · Drives buses to transport passengers along established routes.

    TEER 3 Express Entry Eligible CRS 350 – 420

    Salary (CAD/yr)

    $45,000 – $75,000

    TEER level

    TEER 3

    High school + short training — Express Entry eligible

    CRS impact

    350 – 420

    Trades or Transport category-based draw

    Top provinces

    Ontario, British Columbia

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    Express Entry eligibility

    Bus Driver / Subway Operator (NOC 73301) is classified as TEER 3 and is eligible for Canada's Express Entry system. Your work in this NOC counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). It also qualifies for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

    • TEER mapping: TEER 3 — High school + short training — Express Entry eligible
    • Best draw category: Trades or Transport category-based draw
    • CRS impact: Aim for 350 – 420. Trades draws have cleared at CRS 360; transport draws around 435.

    PR pathways for NOC 73301

    • Express Entry — CEC
    • Category-based: Transport
    • PNP — Manitoba (MPNP)

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    Study pathways to this NOC

    • Class 2 / B Licence
    • Transit Operator Training

    Alternate job titles

    Transit Bus DriverCoach Bus DriverSchool Bus Driver

    IRCC matches your primary duties — not your job title — to the NOC. If your duties match, alternate titles are accepted.

    FAQ — NOC 73301

    Is NOC 73301 (Bus Driver / Subway Operator) eligible for Canada Express Entry?+

    Yes — Bus Driver / Subway Operator (NOC 73301) is TEER 3, which qualifies for Express Entry under FSWP, CEC and FSTP where applicable.

    What CRS score do I need for NOC 73301?+

    Aim for CRS 350 – 420 via the Trades or Transport category-based draw. Trades draws have cleared at CRS 360; transport draws around 435.

    Which provinces hire Bus Driver / Subway Operator?+

    Top hiring provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta.