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What Is The Job Outlook In BC?

butcher weighing meat at a service counter
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The employment outlook is expected to be limited for both retail/wholesale and industrial butchers for the 2023-2025 period.

Occupations in retail and wholesale trade continue to be in some demand due to high turnover rates and recruitment challenges. Overall employment however will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these jobs. 

WorkBC forecasts 300 new jobs for retail and wholesale butchers between 2023 and 2033. The majority of job openings are expected to be found in the Lower Mainland (+210), followed by the Vancouver Island/Coast (+50) and Thompson-Okanagan (+20) regions.  

forecasted job openings 2023-2033 retail and wholesale butchers

Sources:  Job Bank, WorkBC  

WorkBC forecasts 730 new jobs for industrial butchers and meat cutters between 2023 and 2033. The majority of job openings are expected to be found in the Lower Mainland (+570), followed by the Thompson-Okanagan (+110) and Vancouver Island/Coast (+20) regions. 

forecasted job openings 2023-2033 for industrial butchers and meat cutters

Sources: Job Bank, WorkBC