Job prospects Poultry Preparer near Stratford (ON)

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• 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): 83%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology