Job prospects Newspaper Carrier in the Southern Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors in the Southern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Southern 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 Southern 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): 50%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 28%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology