Job prospects Parcel Delivery Driver in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Delivery and courier service drivers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 10,400 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): 50%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Delivery and courier service drivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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