Job prospects Butcher Apprentice in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour surplus for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 6331) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 210 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): 55%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology