Job prospects Groceries Deliverer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Delivery and courier service drivers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 2,370 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): 32%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
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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