Job prospects Newspaper Carrier in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors in the Calgary 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 4,970 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): 56%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology