Job prospects Poultry Preparer in the Toronto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers" in the Toronto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers in the Toronto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers (NOC 94141) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

  • Approximately 1,890 people work in this occupation.
  • 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): 70%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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