Job prospects Food Delivery Driver in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Delivery and courier service drivers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 1,920 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): 31%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

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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