Job prospects Courier in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Couriers and messengers (NOC 74102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Couriers and messengers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Couriers and messengers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 85%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology