Job prospects Newspaper Carrier in the Laurentides Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors in the Laurentides 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 good for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Laurentides 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,960 people work in this occupation.
• Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 27%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 21%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology