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Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers – Retail and Wholesale  (NOC 6251)
Yorkton--Melville Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers, retail and wholesale, prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments. They are employed in supermarkets, grocery stores, butcher shops and fish stores or may be self-employed. Butchers who are supervisors or heads of departments are included in this group.

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Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Cut, trim, and otherwise prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale at self-serve counters or according to customers' orders
  • Grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines
  • Prepare special displays of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish
  • Shape, lace and tie roasts and other meats, poultry or fish and may wrap prepared meats, poultry, fish and shellfish
  • Manage inventory, keep records of sales and determine amount, product line and freshness of products according to company and customer requirements
  • Ensure food storage conditions are adequate
  • May supervise other butchers, or meat cutters or fishmongers.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Melville, Yorkton, Canora, Esterhazy, Foam Lake, Grenfell, Kamsack, Kipling, Langenburg, Moosomin, Preeceville, Wadena, Wynyard

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Wages for Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers – Retail and Wholesale in Yorkton--Melville Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Yorkton--Melville Region 10.00 11.50 19.34 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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