Overview
Languages
French
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Butcher shop
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Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
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Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
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Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
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Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
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Wrap and package prepared meats
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Remove bones from meat
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Weigh meats for sale
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Cut poultry into parts
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Price meat products
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Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
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Sell meats to customers
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Cut fish into steaks and fillets
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Grind meats
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Make special sausages
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Slice cooked meats
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Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products
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Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Meat Cutter Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Band saw
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Manual cutting utensil
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Power grinder
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Salami mixer and cooker
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Sausage machine
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Slicing machine
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Fast-paced environment
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Standing for extended periods
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Attention to detail
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Physically demanding
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Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Parking available
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Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.