Job prospects Butcher Apprentice in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Butchers - retail and wholesale (NOC 63201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Butchers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 80%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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