Job prospects Delivery Driver, Fast Food in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Delivery and courier service drivers" in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

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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