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

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

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

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 2,370 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): 32%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

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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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