Butcher Required In Canada

A well regarded butcher shop in Ontario is looking for a skilled Butcher to join their team. The Butcher Shoppe, operating under 573349 Ontario Limited, serves a loyal community of customers who value high quality meat products and personalised service. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in breaking down primal cuts, trimming fat, deboning meat, preparing specialty sausages, and serving customers with knowledge and care. If you have at least two years of experience in a retail or wholesale butcher shop and want a permanent full time position in Canada, this opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage of CAD 18 to CAD 24, depending on your experience. You will work in a clean, safety focused environment where your knife skills and attention to detail will be respected. This is not a factory processing job; you will be a craftsperson, serving customers face to face and ensuring every cut meets the shop’s high standards.

Company Overview

The employer is 573349 Ontario Limited, operating as The Butcher Shoppe, a trusted retail butcher shop in Ontario. They are known for offering fresh, locally sourced meats and exceptional customer service. The company values reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The principal has partnered with Mercan Canada Employment Phils Inc, a licensed recruitment agency in the Philippines, to handle the hiring process. The agency is DMW accredited and follows ethical recruitment practices. They will assist with visa processing, medical examinations, and pre departure orientation. Successful candidates will join a team that takes pride in its craft and treats employees fairly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Break down primal and sub primal cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry into retail ready portions using knives, saws, and other butchering tools
2. Trim fat, debone meat, and remove connective tissue to prepare clean, presentable cuts for display and sale
3. Grind meat, prepare sausage mixtures, and stuff casings to produce a variety of fresh sausages and ground products
4. Operate and maintain meat processing equipment including grinders, saws, and tenderizers, cleaning them thoroughly after each use
5. Serve customers at the counter, providing advice on cuts, cooking methods, and portion sizes with professionalism and product knowledge
6. Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock to ensure freshness, and assist with ordering supplies as needed
7. Follow all health and safety procedures, including proper sanitation of work surfaces, tools, and display cases, and comply with food safety regulations

Qualifications

You need at least two years of paid work experience as a butcher in a retail or wholesale environment. A high school diploma is required. Completion of a butcher training program or apprenticeship is an advantage. You must be physically fit for standing, lifting heavy cuts of meat up to twenty kilograms, and repetitive cutting motions. Good English communication skills are needed for serving customers and working with team members. A willingness to work in a cool environment, typically between 4 and 10 degrees Celsius, is essential. Filipino citizens aged twenty to forty five years old with a valid passport are encouraged to apply. You must be willing to work full time, forty hours per week, with shifts that may include weekends and holidays. A willingness to undergo a pre employment drug test is required.

Benefits and Perks

This full time permanent position pays an hourly wage of CAD 18 to CAD 24, depending on your experience and skill level. Based on a forty hour work week, your monthly earnings will range from approximately CAD 3,100 to CAD 4,200. Overtime pay is available at applicable rates for any hours beyond the standard work week. You will work in a clean, modern butcher shop environment. The employer provides on the job training to refine your skills. Health and safety standards are strictly followed, and personal protective equipment such as cut resistant gloves and aprons is provided. The agency assists with visa processing, DMW documentation, medical examinations, and pre departure orientation. There are opportunities for long term employment and career growth within the company.

How to Apply

To apply for this Butcher position, visit the Mercan Canada Employment Phils Inc office. Bring your updated resume, employment certificates, valid passport copy, PSA birth certificate, NBI clearance, and recent ID photos. Complete your DMW E registration and PEOS certificate online before visiting. Positions are limited and the team is looking to fill this role promptly. Submit your application at your earliest convenience.