An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Winnipeg Region including the City of Winnipeg. Currently in the region there is sufficient local labour to support the labour requirements for the meat processing industry and other sectors. In interviews with plant managers, they mentioned that a great way to jump over the hurdle of recruitment was the willingness to teach, to take that time to let people learn. They also presented some challenges they are facing namely a language barrier and recruitment for leadership positions. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Winnipeg Region in Manitoba supplies you with the full picture of their meat processing sector.
Meat processing in the Winnipeg, Manitoba region consists of facilities for processing hogs, cattle and poultry.
Regional labour market analysis suggests that after accounting for labour requirements in other sectors, regional labour supply will remain well above projected meat processing employment demands during the forecast period.
Regional meat employment is expected to grow from just over 2,000 to nearly 2,100 by 2020 and over 2,200 by 2030.
