Job prospects Flyer Distributor - Courier Service near Cranbrook (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors near Cranbrook (BC). There were far 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 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