Job prospects Digital Communications Specialist in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Halifax Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 1,220 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): 38%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology