Job prospects Newspaper Carrier in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 27%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology