Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale
Meat cutters and fishmongers prepare and package pieces of meat, poultry and fish that are sold by food retailers or wholesalers. They use tools to cut, trim and package meat, poultry and fish on a daily basis.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
SK, AB, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines
- cut, weigh, package, label and price meat, meat products, fish and seafood for sale
- suggest complementary and/or alternative meat or fish products to consumers
- inspect the quality of meat, fish and seafood, expiry dates and ensure proper product rotation
- ensure the maintenance of equipment, displays and work area
- receive and store merchandise in accordance with the company's established standards
- comply with government health and safety standards and occupational health and safety standards.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school may be required.
- checkOn-the-job training in food stores is usually offered to meat cutters and fishmongers for retail sale.
- checkAn apprenticeship program in meat cutting is available but voluntary.
- checkTrade certification for meat cutter is available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 65202) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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 meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in Saskatchewan: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors: Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 91%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations77% of meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 85% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 15% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Very good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 65202) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in Alberta: Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors: Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 83%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 17% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations77% of meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 21% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Good for meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (NOC 65202) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few 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 meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale in British Columbia: Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale mainly work in the following sectors: Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 90%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations73% of meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 5 occupations require short-term work demonstration and minimal formal education. Immigration pathways are limited but some provincial programs apply.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
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Top Companies Hiring
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Longo's
9 active roles · Ajax, ON · Aurora, ON
Sobeys
9 active roles · Edmonton, AB · Port Moody, BC
Metro
6 active roles · Belleville, ON · Pembroke, ON
Sephora
6 active roles · Niagara Falls, ON · Boucherville, QC
Specsavers
5 active roles · Calgary, AB · London, ON
Paint Stores Group
4 active roles · Peterborough, ON · Chatham, ON
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Operation and Control
to control and maintain equipment tools and machinery, such as saws, grinders and slicers
Management of Material Resources
to handle the receipt, storage and rotation of meat, poultry or fish, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
Trunk Strength
to safely lift and maneuver large cuts of fish or meat, boxes or other supplies
Manual Dexterity
to safely use sharp tools in order to perform precise cuts and trims of fish or meat
Attention to Detail
to maintain high standards of quality and hygiene and ensure the final product meets customers' expectations
Knowledge in Livestock, Farm animals & Wildlife
to understand how livestock are raised for meat, poultry or fish products and apply sourcing practices that ensure products come from sustainable, well-managed, traceable and regulatory compliant operations
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