Description
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. They are employed by dairies, drug stores, newspaper distributors, take-out food establishments, dry cleaners, mobile caterers and many other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Job Titles
- Bread deliverer
- Canteen driver
- Delivery driver
- Door-to-door distributor
- Driver salesperson
- Dry cleaning driver
- Flyer distributor
- Newspaper carrier
- Newspaper delivery driver
- Pizza delivery driver
- Vending machine driver-supplier
Main Duties
- 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.
Workplaces
- Businesses and other establishments
- Courier and messenger service companies
- Dairies
- Drug stores
- Dry cleaners
- Mobile caterers
- Newspapers distributors
- Self-employed
- Take-out food establishments
Skills
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Management of Material Resources
- Negotiating
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Quality Control Testing
Abilities
- Peripheral Vision
- Control of Settings
- Depth Perception
- Dynamic Strength
- Far Vision
Personal Attributes
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Independence
Similar Occupations
- Dispatchers (14404)
- Couriers and messengers (74102)
- Delivery truck helper (in 75211.02 Motor transport labourers)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
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 occupation
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $16.50 | $18.00 | $31.88 |
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $29.35 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.