Job prospects Delivery Driver in the Kootenay Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Delivery and courier service drivers in the Kootenay Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Kootenay 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 Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 310 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): 48%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

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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