Job prospects Newspaper Carrier in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,920 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): 31%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology