Job prospects Delivery Driver near Fredericton (NB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Delivery and courier service drivers" near Fredericton (NB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Large labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a large labour surplus for Delivery and courier service drivers near Fredericton (NB). There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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 Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 27%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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