Job prospects Poultry Worker - Meat Packing Plant in the Centre-du-Québec Region

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 Centre-du-Québec Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers (NOC 94141) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 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 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 270 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): 94%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

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