Overview
Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver letters, parcels, packages, messages and other items within and between establishments. They are employed by courier service companies and other establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
This group performs 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, cycling or driving within prescribed time periods
Collect payment for items delivered
Keep record of items received and delivered using delivery information acquisition devices.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$43,798
$66,572
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
1,013expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Secondary school education may be required.
Eligibility for bonding may be required.
Ability to navigate streets and follow directions is usually required.
Additional information
There is some mobility into other delivery occupations such as delivery drivers.
There may be mobility to clerical occupations within the company.
Progression to supervisory positions may be possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.