Breakfast Cook – Waasigan Transmission Line Project – 2 weeks on/2 weeks off – Camp

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure service provider is seeking Breakfast Cooks for the Waasigan Transmission Line Project in Northwestern Ontario. This overnight role offers private accommodation, meals, and access to amenities. Candidates should have experience in high-volume breakfast preparation and possess Food Safe certification. The job entails preparing and serving meals while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. Travel from Thunder Bay and Dryden is included along with a competitive wage and a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation.

Benefits

Travel included

Meals and lodging provided

Private room with amenities

Gym access

Qualifications

• Experience in camp kitchens or hotels required.
• Valid government ID for travel.
• Must lift 50lbs and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality, hot breakfast meals.
• Maintain food quality, timing, and presentation.
• Operate, clean, and sanitize kitchen equipment.

Skills

High-volume breakfast preparation

Food Safe certification

Inventory management

Scratch baking

Job description

Dexterra Group is hiring Breakfast Cooks for the Waasigan Transmission Line Project through its Horizon North-Chi Mino Ozhitwoowin joint venture. Based in a remote camp near Thunder Bay, Ontario, this overnight cooking role provides full accommodations, meals, private room with cable TV, Wi‑Fi, laundry, and gym access. Travel is provided from Thunder Bay, Dryden, and nearby areas. The job pays $2.48/hour with 2/2 rotation.

Position: Breakfast Cook
Field: Kitchen & Hospitality
Work Rotation: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off
Camp Accommodations (Meals/Lodging)

Responsibilities

Breakfast Cooks prepare and present high‑quality, hot morning meals in a remote camp kitchen while ensuring food safety and cleanliness.

• Cook and serve hot breakfast meals daily
• Maintain food quality, timing, and presentation
• Follow dietary guidelines and safety regulations
• Operate, clean, and sanitize kitchen equipment
• Manage food inventory, storage, and rotation

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced in high‑volume breakfast preparation and physically capable of working independently on overnight shifts in a remote kitchen.

• Experience in camp kitchens or hotels required
• Food Safe certification required
• Red Seal and supervisory experience are assets
• Ability to handle inventory and scratch baking preferred
• Must lift 50lbs and perform repetitive tasks
• Valid government ID for travel

Perks and Benefits

This camp‑based breakfast cook position offers excellent compensation, travel, and full accommodations with rotational scheduling.

• Hourly wage starting at $22.48
• 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule
• Meals and camp accommodations included
• Private room with Wi‑Fi, cable TV, laundry, and gym access
• Travel from Thunder Bay, Dryden, and nearby locations included

Worksite/Project

Waasigan Transmission Line Project:
The Waasigan Transmission Line Project is a major infrastructure initiative led by Hydro One in partnership with nine First Nations communities to strengthen the electricity supply in Northwestern Ontario. This project will add 350 megawatts of clean energy to the region, more than double the power required for the city of Thunder Bay. The transmission line will extend from the Lakehead Transformer Station in Shuniah to the Mackenzie Transformer Station in Atikokan, with a further extension to the Dryden Transformer Station in Dryden. Construction is planned in two phases: the first phase, from Shuniah to Atikokan, is expected to be operational by the end of 2025, while the second phase, from Atikokan to Dryden is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

Employer Hiring

Horizon North, now part of Dexterra Group, is a leading Canadian provider of infrastructure and operational support services, specializing in workforce accommodations, modular construction, and facilities management. The company delivers turnkey solutions for remote and industrial projects, supporting sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, and construction across Canada’s remote and urban regions. With expertise in camp management, catering, and modular building construction, Horizon North ensures cost‑effective and scalable housing solutions for resource‑based industries. In 2020, it expanded its offsite construction capabilities by acquiring NRB Inc., an Ontario‑based modular manufacturer, strengthening its prefabricated building solutions. In 2021, Horizon North merged with Dexterra Group, a national leader in facilities operations and support services, creating a comprehensive service platform that spans all 11 provinces and territories.