Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors
Delivery service drivers drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products. Door-to-door distributors deliver items to residences and businesses.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
NS, NL, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products, such as food, newspapers, magazines, bakery and dairy products, and items such as dry cleaning
- Deliver newspapers, flyers, handbills, telephone directories and similar items to residences and businesses
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle
- Plan delivery travel schedules and service routes
- Load and unload cargo, goods or merchandise
- Provide customer service by selling products, delivering over established routes and accepting or making payments for goods
- Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage and fuel costs and report any incidents or problems encountered
- May scan and sort freight or cargo for delivery
- May assemble, install or set-up delivered goods or merchandise
- May communicate with central dispatch using mobile communications equipment.
Qualifications
- checkSome secondary school is usually required.
- checkA driver's licence appropriate to the class of vehicle being driven is required.
- checkOne year of safe driving experience is usually required.
- checkOn-the-job training may be provided.
- checkEligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TGD) certification may be required for delivery and courier drivers.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
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 occupationsPart-time workers: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations55% 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
Good
Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador
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 occupationsPart-time workers: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations53% 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
Good
Outlook
Alberta
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 occupationsPart-time workers: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations47% 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
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 5 occupations require short-term work demonstration and minimal formal education. Immigration pathways are limited but some provincial programs apply.
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Top Companies Hiring
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PepsiCo
10 active roles · Moncton, NB · Grande Prairie, AB
Manitoulin Group of Companies
8 active roles · Little Current, ON · Melfort, SK
Domino's Pizza Canada
4 active roles · Banff, AB · Duncan, BC
Lordco Auto Parts
4 active roles · Campbell River, BC · Edmonton, AB
UAP
4 active roles · Renfrew, ON · Edmonton, AB
Fikacompany
3 active roles · Toronto, ON · Ottawa, ON
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Social Perceptiveness
to recognize basic cues in clients' body language and tone, adjusting interactions to ensure a comfortable, professional and client-centered delivery experience
Time Management
to focus on basic scheduling and punctuality, ensuring timely deliveries by organizing routes, prioritizing tasks and minimizing idle time between stops
Spatial orientation
to perceive their location in relation to the surrounding environment and understand where objects, routes and destinations are relatively
Peripheral Vision
to monitor surroundings effectively, detecting and responding to vehicles, pedestrians and unexpected obstacles on both sides of the vehicle while maintaining focus on the road ahead
Stress Tolerance
to handle moderate stress, staying calm and focused when facing time pressures, traffic challenges, or negative customer interactions
Knowledge in Logistics
to understand basic route planning, package handling and inventory tracking, ensuring timely deliveries and efficient use of transportation resources
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