Job prospects Parcel Deliverer - Courier Service 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Couriers and messengers (NOC 74102) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 Couriers and messengers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Couriers and messengers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 87%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology