• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

Butcher shop

Tasks

Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting Cut carcasses, sides and quarters Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat Wrap and package prepared meats Remove bones from meat Weigh meats for sale Cut poultry into parts Price meat products Sell meats to customers Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers Grind meats Train meat cutters Make special sausages Slice cooked meats Prepare special orders Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Equipment and machinery experience

Band saw Manual cutting utensil Power grinder Sausage machine Slicing machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressure Tight deadlines Fast-paced environment Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Attention to detail Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus Gasoline paid Gratuities Mileage paid

Long term benefits

Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)