Transport truck drivers in Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House

The employment outlook will be Moderate for transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• Opportunities in this occupation will be positive due to the ageing workforce, persistent labour shortages and challenges attracting young workers. 
• The government of Alberta launched the Class 1 Learning Pathway training program for commercial truck drivers in April 2025. The program provides more formal training and replaces the previous Mandatory Entry Level Training program.

Here are some key facts about transport truck drivers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 6,950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 55%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%