Job prospects Bakery Route Salesman/woman in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Red Deer Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 590 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): 42%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology