Job prospects Newspaper Carrier in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 37%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology