Job prospects Poultry Butcher - Meat Packing Plant near Toronto (ON)

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

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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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