Job prospects Runner - Courier Service in the Ottawa Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Couriers and messengers (NOC 74102) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Couriers and messengers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 1,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Couriers and messengers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 85%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology