An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Saint-Esprit Region in Quebec, near Montreal. To get a full understanding of the region, the report starts with an overview of the region with information on the geographic location and population. There is currently an insufficient labour force to meet the demands of the meat processing sector, especially facing strong coemption from other industries. In interviews with plant mangers, they reported some issues with recruitment, especially with the proximity to a large city, and retention. To combat these challenges, they implemented welcoming strategies such as offering a slew of benefits and loyalty advisors to help with engagement at work. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Saint-Esprit Region in Quebec supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.
Meat processing in the Saint-Esprit consists of facilities for slaughtering, processing and rendering of hog, cattle and poultry.
Regional labour market analysis suggests that after accounting for labour requirements in other sectors, regional labour supply will be well below projected meat processing employment demands over the next five years.
Regional meat employment is expected to remain stable around 2,600 workers over the forecast period, with average annual growth of just 0.2%.
