Job prospects Grocery Store Butcher near Hamilton (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale near Hamilton (ON). There were 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 Butchers - retail and wholesale (NOC 63201) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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 Butchers - retail and wholesale in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Butchers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 93%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology