Delivery and Courier Service Drivers (7414)

Among the occupations currently in highest demand in All of Québec

Occupation with high worker turnover

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Qualification and skills most often required

Le diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) en transport par camion ou le diplôme d’études secondaires (DES) peuvent être exigés. La formation acquise en cours d’emploi peut être suffisante. Un permis de conduire d’une classe appropriée, délivré par la Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), et un bon dossier de conduite sont obligatoires. La certification Programme d’entretien préventif (PEP) de la Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) peut être nécessaire. Les employeurs demandent parfois des aptitudes pour le service à la clientèle et des compétences liées à la conduite préventive. Une expérience pertinente est fréquemment exigée. L’usage d’une voiture et le bilinguisme sont parfois demandés.

Reason for labor demand

La demande de main-d’œuvre vient des secteurs du commerce de gros et de détail (matériaux de construction et de rénovation, meubles et électroménagers, distribution alimentaire, etc.), des services de livraison alimentaire ainsi que des services de messagerie. Le roulement de la main-d’œuvre, lié aux conditions de travail (ex. : horaires irréguliers, travail à temps partiel), augmente les possibilités d’emploi.

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Nature of work

Delivery and courier drivers drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products. They are employed by dairies, drug stores, newspaper distributors, take-out food establishments, dry cleaners, mobile caterers, courier and messenger service companies and many other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Fields of interest

  • Working in transportation and maintenance

Main duties

  • Delivery drivers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products, such as fast food, newspapers, magazines, bakery and dairy products, and items such as dry cleaning, envelopes, packages and parcels
  • - Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle
  • - Sell products over established routes and accept or make payments for goods
  • - Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems encountered
  • - May communicate with central dispatch using cellular telephone or citizens' band (CB) radio.

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Delivery and Courier Service Drivers (7414)

Employment requirements

  • * Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • * A driver's licence appropriate to the class of vehicle being driven is required.
  • * One year of safe driving experience is usually required.
  • * On-the-job training is provided.
  • * Eligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TGD) certification may be required for courier drivers.

Skill type

  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

Skill level

  • Intermediate

More information

  • * Progression to supervisory positions or to non-driving occupations, such as driver trainer or dispatcher is possible with additional training or experience.

Professional associations

  • Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre de l'industrie du transport routier au Québec
  • 1100, boulevard Crémazie Est
  • Bureau 202
  • Montréal, QC
  • H2P2X2
  • Phone: 514-593-5811
  • Fax: 514-593-5611
  • Email: info@camo-route.com