NOC 75201Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

NOC 75201 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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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

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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.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 75201 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 75201 usually require?

Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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