How to Become a Meat Cutter in Quebec
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Meat cutter is a voluntary trade in Quebec. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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From ellischart.ca/eng/trades/non-red-seal/meat-cutter.shtml, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Your roadmap
Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle has no page of its own for this trade. These are the steps it gives for every designated trade in Quebec.
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Trained in Canada
- 3 steps without a listed fee
No separate route for this group. Source
“To register for a program, you must complete the apprenticeship program registration form (PDF 604 Kb).”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
Requirements
Experience
A trade qualifier needs a minimum of 3 to 5 years working in the trade to be eligible to challenge the certification examination.
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ellischart.ca/eng/trades/non-red-seal/meat-cutter.shtmlApprentices must complete the on-the-job training hours required for the program, shown as 1 1/2 years for Quebec.
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ellischart.ca/eng/trades/non-red-seal/meat-cutter.shtml
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Quebec. Source
“If you reside in Québec, you can work elsewhere in Canada if your certificate of professional qualification is valid in other provinces.”
quebec.ca/en/employment/working-outside-quebec/work-canada/red-seal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $16.16 | $17.17 | $21.08 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $15.50 | $19.50 | $28.00 | — |
Meat cutters in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Meat Cutter - Ellis Chart ellischart.ca/eng/trades/non-red-seal/meat-cutter.shtml · fetched October 9, 2026
- Process to obtain a compulsory qualification certificate | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Facilitating Interprovincial Mobility Through the Red Seal Program | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/en/employment/working-outside-quebec/work-canada/red-seal · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a meat cutter in Quebec?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Quebec. Certification is managed by Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle.
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