Job prospects Butcher - Butcher Shop in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Butchers - retail and wholesale in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Butchers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 90%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology