Job prospects Delivery Salesperson in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 300 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): 40%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 36%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology