Chef Apprentice

Nasittuq Corporation; Arctic Bay; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employer-matched pension plans

Private accommodation with meals

Job summary

Nasittuq Corporation is seeking a Chef Apprentice for rotational work across various northern sites in the Arctic. This role includes training and mentorship to assist in culinary services for staff and guests.

Responsibilities include meal planning, food preparation, and promoting a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. Applicants must have a high school diploma and beneficiary status under relevant land claims.

Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered alongside competitive pay and living arrangements.

Qualifications

• Beneficiary status under the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim groups is required.
• Experience in the food industry is an asset.
• Ability to speak Inuktitut is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning and food preparation for daily meals.
• Help with kitchen clean-up duties and ensure sanitation.
• Develop menus for dietary restrictions and prepare baked goods.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Safe food handling

Education

High School diploma

Job description

JOB TITLE: Chef Apprentice

LOCATION: Various Northern Sites across the Arctic

TYPE: Unionized, Rotational Position (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off)

This position is part of Nasittuq’s Inuit Training and Development Program (ITDP), an 3-year program reserved for beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim groups, in line with our commitments under the North Warning System contract.

The ITDP is a structured program that combines on-the-job training with formal education and certification, as required for the role, designed to build skills and prepare incumbents for permanent employment opportunities.

The duties below represent the scope of responsibilities for the permanent Chef role that the incumbent will be trained to perform within the 3‑year period.

About Us

Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada‑US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada.

OUR CORE VALUES—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.

What You’ll Do

The Chef Apprentice will receive training and mentorship in order to become fully qualified to assist with the culinary services provided to LSS staff and third‑party members.

The position is responsible for helping plan the menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen clean‑up.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist to plan, prepare and serve three (3) daily meals (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner) in accordance with approved cycle menu, in sufficient quantities and quality
• Help develop menus that reflect site preferences and prepare dishes for those with food allergies or other dietary restrictions/preferences
• Prepare baked goods and desserts from scratch
• Provide service to various sites, requiring travel
• Ensure safe and sanitary work environment; kitchen and dining room sanitization duties executing safe food storage and labeling of potential food allergy items
• Menu /meal planning based on master schedule

Education

• High School diploma (or equivalent)

Certificates & Licenses

• Beneficiary status under the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim groups (required)

Knowledge

• Strong organizational, communications, computer, problem solving skills
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross‑culturally
• Ability to speak Inuktitut (asset)
• Previous experience in NWS and add previous remote / camp / fly‑in fly‑out experience is an asset
• Safe food handling an asset
• Experience in food industry an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and work under physically demanding, often adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations

Why Join Us?

ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation (48‑hour workweeks) with overtime at 1.5x your base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) with all travel costs covered.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Private accommodation with meals, Wi‑Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer‑matched pension plans (up to 5%).

ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training for certifications and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered.

VACATION PAY: 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.

NORTHERN LIVING ALLOWANCE: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self‑identify.

IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQTUT ILAGIJAUQATAULLUTIK INUIT NUNANGANNI NUNALIRINIRNMUT ANGIRUTIUSIMAJUNUT SIVULLIQPAUTAUNIAQTUT IQQANAIJAAQTAARTITAUJUNNAQTUNUT.

IKAJUQTURPATSI IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQATAUJUSI NALUNAIQSIQULLUSI ILAGIJAUQATAUNITSINNIK.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᓊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᔑ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ . ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᑕᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.