Job prospects Poultry Preparer in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Edmonton 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%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%

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