Job prospects Butcher Apprentice in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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 moderate for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 6331) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Approximately 150 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