74102
Canada Moderate
Couriers and messengers
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.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$17.50
/hr
Typical
CA$23.00
/hr
Experienced
CA$35.00
/hr
Average: CA$25.19/hr
74.8% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- bank messenger
- courier
- courier service driver
- delivery person - courier service
- mail service courier
- runner - courier service
All Examples
- bank messenger
- bank runner
- bill distributor
- copy runner - courier service
- courier
- courier service driver
- courier service parcels deliverer
- delivery person - courier service
- mail courier - courier service
- mail service courier
- message carrier
- message deliverer
- messenger
- messenger-clerk
- motorized mail courier
- office messenger
- postal clerk - Canadian Armed Forces
- runner - courier service
- town messenger driver
Main Duties
Main Duties
- 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.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Secondary school education may be required.
- Eligibility for bonding may be required.
- Ability to navigate streets and follow directions is usually required.
- Physical fitness is required for some occupations in this unit group.