75201

Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 75 › 752 › 7520

Definition

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.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Example job titles

•bread deliverer
•canteen driver
•delivery driver
•door-to-door distributor
•driver salesperson
•dry cleaning driver
•flyer distributor
•newspaper carrier

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 75201 represents Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors. Classified under TEER 5, this occupation includes individuals who drive light trucks, vans, or automobiles to deliver products, food, packages, or merchandise, as well as those who distribute advertising materials and newspapers door-to-door. Common job titles under this NOC include courier service drivers, newspaper carriers, and fast-food delivery drivers.

To work in Canada under NOC 75201, candidates typically need a valid driver's license appropriate for the class of vehicle being operated, a clean driving record, and sometimes a high school diploma. While TEER 5 occupations are generally excluded from standard Express Entry pathways, candidates may still qualify for specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other targeted federal and provincial pilot programs designed for essential and intermediate-skilled workers.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.