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Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors  (NOC 1463)
Laval Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors pick up and deliver letters, parcels, packages, newspapers, flyers and other items within and between establishments. They are employed by courier service companies and other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

bank messenger, courier, delivery person – courier service, door-to-door distributor, flyer distributor, messenger, newspaper carrier, runner.

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Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Pick up messages, letters, envelopes, parcels, airline tickets, legal documents, packages, bonds, cheques, securities and other items from customers, and hand-deliver them to addresses within an establishment or in other establishments by walking or cycling within prescribed time periods
  • Collect payment for items delivered
  • Keep record of items received and delivered using delivery information acquisition devices
  • Deliver newspapers, flyers, handbills, telephone directories and similar items to residences and businesses.
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Outlook & Prospects for Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors in Laval Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors in Laval Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Laval Region Fair 2013-04-24

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Laval region are expected to be fair for this occupation.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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