Job prospects Groceries Deliverer in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 31%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology