Baker - Waasigan Transmission Line

Dexterra; Northwestern Ontario; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American company is seeking a Baker to produce a variety of bakery products in a remote camp setting. The position offers a 2-week on/2-week off rotation, excellent work-life balance, and comprehensive amenities. Candidates should possess a valid Food Safe certificate and large-scale cooking experience. Starting wage is $23.27 per hour.

Benefits

Meals and accommodations provided

Access to Wi-Fi and gym facilities

2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation

Qualifications

• Current Food Safe certification is required.
• Large scale camp cooking experience required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to work physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Producing scratch/pre-fabricated bakery products.
• Preparing doughs and other preparations.
• Ensuring food safety requirements are followed.

Skills

Food Safe certification

Large scale camp cooking experience

Clean and organized kitchen maintenance

Self-starter

Education

Red Seal or other certification

Job description

Overview

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT) with a North American presence and a commitment to stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and meaningful work. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Horizon North- Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO) Joint Venture Partnership: Horizon North is partnered with Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO) to provide camp, catering and infrastructure services to the Waasigan Transmission Line Project. CMO LP is owned by multiple First Nations and Ojibway Nation communities. This partnership aims to support social-economic growth by offering meaningful employment and economic benefits for partner communities and individuals.

What’s the Job?

The Baker is responsible for producing all sweet and savoury bakery products for both the bagged lunch program and daily menu service. The Baker, with support from culinary leadership, will manage production planning and quality standards to meet contract scope.

The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities:

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in the Thunder Bay, Dryden and surrounding area
• Private room with cable television
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Access to laundry facilities and detergents
• Access to a gym and common areas

Key Responsibilities

• Producing scratch/pre-fabricated cookies, squares, pastries, sweets, and savories required for bagged lunch program
• Producing and plating cakes, pies and other items required for menu service
• Preparing doughs and other preparations as directed
• Ensuring that food safety requirements are being followed
• Completing all HACCP and Production logs as required
• Labelling and dating of all products prepared for service
• Stocking and maintaining F.O.H. bakery service area as required
• Removing all used pots, pans, utensils, etc., to ware washing area
• Performing end-of-shift cleaning, sweeping, and mopping of workstation
• Receiving and storing all supplies (food, beverage, chemical and paper/disposable)

Who Are We Looking For?

• Current Food Safe certificate is required
• Large scale camp cooking experience required
• Red Seal or other certification is an asset
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen
• A self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little or no supervision
• Be able to handle the following physical demands:
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time
• Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
• Perform work with arms at full length
• Work with arms above shoulder height

What’s In It For You?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 2 week on/2 week off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Work Schedule and Remuneration

Bakers work on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks off. Site locations are in remote settings, requiring either air travel to site, or via ground on our shuttle. You may be required to work nights, weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $23.27 per hour.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.