School bus driver NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for school bus driver.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for school bus driver is 73301 (Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
73301
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 73301 covers
Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators drive buses and operate streetcars, subway trains and light rail transit vehicles to transport passengers on established routes. Bus drivers are employed by urban transit systems, school boards or transportation authorities and private transportation companies. Streetcar, subway and light rail transit operators are employed by urban transit systems.
| Unit group | 73301 — Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Bus drivers and streetcar operators
- Drive buses or streetcars to transport passengers along established routes to local destinations
- Drive buses to transport passengers and goods to intercity or long distance destinations
- Drive sightseeing tour buses to transport passengers locally or over long distances
- Drive buses equipped for wheelchair accessibility, and aid passengers in boarding
- Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops
To use NOC 73301 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 73301 →
Other job titles under NOC 73301
- Bus driver
- Bus operator
- Light rail transit operator
- Motor coach driver
- Public passenger transit driver
- Sightseeing tour driver
- Streetcar operator
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 73301, one of these may fit better:
- Airport limousine driver — NOC 75200 (Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs, TEER 5)
- Aviation school manager — NOC 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training, TEER 0)
- Bulk goods truck driver — NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers, TEER 3)
- Business school manager — NOC 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training, TEER 0)
- Calèche driver — NOC 64320 (Tour and travel guides, TEER 4)
- Canteen driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
- Cooking school manager — NOC 60040 (Managers in customer and personal services, TEER 0)
- Courier service driver — NOC 74102 (Couriers and messengers, TEER 4)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for school bus driver?+
In NOC 2021, "school bus driver" is an example title in unit group 73301 — Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is school bus driver eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 73301 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does school bus driver get extra CRS points?+
NOC 73301 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a school bus driver get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 73301 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says school bus driver but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 73301. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.