Job prospects Bakery Deliveryman/woman in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Delivery and courier service drivers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

Here are some key facts about Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 120 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): 37%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology