High opportunity occupation
About this job
Taxi and limousine drivers:
- drive automobiles and limousines to transport passengers
- work for taxi and other transportation service companies, or they may be self-employed
Chauffeurs:
- drive automobiles and limousines to transport personnel and visitors of businesses, government or other organizations or members of private households
- work for businesses, government and other organizations, or private individuals or families
People in these occupations:
- must have strong driving skills and communication skills, and should enjoy meeting and working with various people
- should have organization and time-management skills for co-ordinating passenger pick-ups
- should have a thorough knowledge of the areas they drive in
- should also have good judgment when deciding who to allow in the vehicle
- must also have professional and social etiquette, as well as a professional appearance
Common job titles
- chauffeur, private household / company
- driver, limousine / taxi
- chauffeur, private household / company
- driver, limousine / taxi
- owner-operator, taxi
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$32,077
Source:
2019 Job Bank Wage data
Provincial hourly rate
Source: 2019 Job Bank Wage Report