Job prospects Delivery Driver near Lethbridge (AB)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Delivery and courier service drivers near Lethbridge (AB). 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 Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 910 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): 36%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology