Job prospects Butcher Apprentice near Toronto (ON)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "butcher apprentice" was moved from the group Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 6331) to the group Butchers - retail and wholesale (NOC 63201).
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale" near Toronto (ON) or Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
The prospect of finding work in this occupation was fair over the past few years (2019-2021). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 6331) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 3,620 people work in this occupation.
- Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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