Job prospects Flyer Distributor - Courier Service near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 10,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 50%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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