Job prospects Butcher, Slaughterhouse in the North Central Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers in the North Central Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers (NOC 94141) in the North Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers in the North Central region:

• Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 90%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology