Job outlooks for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors

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food delivery driver (75201)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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 multiple trends that support growth in this occupation. Specifically, growth in online retail sales supports an increase in delivery services through couriers. In addition, the use of online food delivery services has risen considerably in recent years, with further increases expected over the forecast period.

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 36%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 23%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 73% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 53% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • 19% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 91% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 9% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 16% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 590 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): 45%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 200 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): 39%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region 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 2025-2027 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): 40%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 35%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Demand for couriers continues to be supported by the growth of ecommerce and online retail, which has remained strong since the pandemic, with parcel volumes rising across P.E.I. Canada Post and private courier companies have expanded delivery networks to meet consumer expectations for same day and next day service, while local businesses increasingly rely on couriers for food, pharmaceuticals, and essential goods. Employment opportunities are shaped by seasonal peaks (such as holidays) and high turnover, creating openings for new entrants. While technological advances have reduced the need for paper document delivery, the parcel and logistics side of the industry is growing, making this occupation more resilient. Couriers must be prepared for physically demanding work in all weather conditions and employers tend to emphasize reliability, customer service, and digital skills. 

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 350 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 30%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 19%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 7%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 59% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 16% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 91% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 9% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 16% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 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 Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 34%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 28%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 55% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 23% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 89% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 11% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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 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 Annapolis Valley 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:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 12%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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 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 Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 230 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): 45%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 28%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small 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 Halifax region:

      • Approximately 1,230 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): 48%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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 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 North Shore region:

      • Approximately 260 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): 41%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 22%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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 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 Southern region:

      • Approximately 250 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): 43%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 36%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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.
    • This work is physically demanding as employees are often required to lift heavy objects repeatedly.
    • Transportation of dangerous goods (TGD) certification may improve one's chances of finding work. As would a familiarity with freight handling procedures and regulations. However, most training is provided on-the-job.
    • These roles typically involve some interaction with customers, particularly when handling payments. Therefore, candidates should be able to communicate effectively.
    • A driver's licence appropriate to the class of vehicle being driven is required.

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 35%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 28%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 55% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 19% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 89% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 11% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 220 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): 46%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 27%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 70 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): 56%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 250 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): 43%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 680 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): 33%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 300 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): 45%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

    Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

    Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Quebec:

    • Approximately 28,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 26%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 13%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%
      • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 52% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 32% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 150 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): 39%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 260 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): 28%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 2,520 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): 35%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 360 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): 28%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 620 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): 21%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Côte-Nord Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 31%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 27%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 10%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 55%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 1,060 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 10,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 350 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): 24%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 21%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 14%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 10,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 5,860 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): 34%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 12%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 31%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 790 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): 47%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment in this occupation is linked to household consumption, as well as and trends that influence trade and transportation.

      Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the demand for delivery services. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding US tariffs could slow the economy and consumption, and reduce hiring in some companies in the short term.

      Technological advances in logistics, such as navigation and communication systems, improve the efficiency of road transport by optimizing routes and reducing delivery times. These productivity gains moderate the demand for these drivers. Nevertheless, the increasing use of online shopping should offer promising prospects for delivery services.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 280 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): 34%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Ontario:

    • Approximately 40,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 44%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 62% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 38% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 46% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 54% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 37% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 86% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 14% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 4,880 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): 50%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 1,660 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): 39%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 4,500 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): 51%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the London region:

      • Approximately 3,010 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): 56%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 1,140 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): 35%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 1,380 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): 52%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 630 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): 39%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 3,320 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): 62%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 860 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): 28%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 18,520 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): 66%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 2,020 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): 50%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
    • Demand for this occupation is driven by the changing retail landscape and customer expectations for speed and convenience. The e-commerce boom has moved shopping from traditional in-store retail transactions to online shopping, as well as online food delivery services that depend on this occupation.
    • Key trends in this occupation include artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to create the most efficient delivery routes. Mobile apps and Customer Relations Management (CRM) software track interactions, provide real-time updates and gather customer data for performance analysis. Autonomous delivery solutions are being tested for gradual introduction.
    • Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region.

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 4,100 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 31%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 21%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 66% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 54% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 22% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 86% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 14% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 210 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): 45%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

    • North Central Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the North Central region:

      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 43%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • North Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the North region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the North region:

      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 22%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

    • Parklands Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Parklands region:

      • Approximately 230 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): 28%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 22%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

    • South Central Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 190 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): 43%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 400 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%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 18%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 250 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): 55%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 3,040 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): 46%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • 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 Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 28%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 18%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 8%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 59% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 41% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 51% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 23% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 82% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 18% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 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 Northern region:

      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 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 Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 440 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): 28%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 670 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): 38%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 980 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): 51%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 160 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): 52%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 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 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 Yorkton - Melville region:

      • Approximately 100 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): 40%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 17%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Alberta:

    • Approximately 11,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 42%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 64% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 47% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 33% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 82% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 18% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 19% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 32%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 690 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): 32%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 4,580 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): 56%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 430 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): 20%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 17%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 4,860 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): 41%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 910 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%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Red Deer Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 590 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): 40%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Warehousing, transport, and logistics has expanded around the province with particular emphasis on facilities in major urban centres, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

      Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 390 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): 55%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. 

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 15,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 38%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 12%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 62% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 47% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 32% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 84% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 16% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 28%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 26%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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.

      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:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 25%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 11,120 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): 48%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%

    • Nechako Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 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 Nechako region:

      • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 56%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • North Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 North Coast region:

      • Approximately 170 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): 56%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Northeast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Northeast region:

      • Approximately 190 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): 56%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 28%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 15%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      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 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 2,440 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): 38%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 15%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Most employment in this occupation in the Yukon is in Whitehorse.
    • The Government of Yukon's Labour Demand Survey expects only two additional vacancies for taxi and personal service and delivery service drivers in 2025 or 2026 (Government of Yukon, 2025).

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Yukon:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 35%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 27%
      • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
      • Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 8%
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 46% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 54% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • 14% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Northwest TerritoriesModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 75201) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Most employment in this occupation in the Northwest Territories is in Yellowknife.
    • From 2021-2040, 37 job openings are forecast for delivery and courier service drivers in the Northwest Territories (Government of Northwest Territories, 2023).

    Here are some key facts about delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors in Northwest Territories:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 35%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 27%
      • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
      • Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 8%
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 88% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • 55% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • 17% of delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 26% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

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