Job requirements Poultry Slaughterer - Food And Beverage Processing in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a poultry slaughterer - food and beverage processing in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers (NOC 94141).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- For industrial meat cutters, completion of a program in industrial meat cutting or experience as an industrial butcher is required.
- On-the-job training is provided for industrial butchers, meat cutters and poultry preparers.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated in your province or territory.
Ontario
Job title
Retail Meat Cutter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Québec
Job title
Industrial Butcher
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Emploi Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Butchers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board
Job title
Meat Slaughterer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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