Job prospects Butcher Apprentice in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in the Winnipeg Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 6331) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology