Chef - Future Opportunities

Nasittuq Corporation; Nunavut; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote catering service seeks a Chef for long range radar sites in Nunavut. Responsibilities include planning meals, ensuring food safety, and potentially traveling to remote locations. Candidates must hold Interprovincial Journeyman status, have safe food handling certification, and be prepared to work in harsh Arctic conditions. A Culinary Diploma or Red Seal Designation is preferred. Offers a competitive rotation schedule with benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Employer-matched pension plan

Paid travel days and expenses

Private accommodations with meals

Annual safety footwear allowance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Journeyman status or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Safe Food Handling certification and WHMIS Certificate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare three daily meals according to menu.
• Develop menus considering dietary restrictions.
• Ensure safe and sanitary work conditions.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Effective planning and organizing skills

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Education

Culinary Diploma and/or Red Seal Designation

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Chef
LOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Cambridge Bay, NU (CAM-MAIN) and/or Shepard Bay, NU (CAM-3)
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability
POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Unionized, 6x6 Rotation (6 weeks on, followed by 6 weeks off for rest and travel)
REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor

Please note: This role is not currently open, but we are looking for future candidates to pass security clearance for future roles.

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 position is responsible for providing culinary services to the staff and third party personnel. Work is normally carried out at the LSS or LRR kitchen, but the Chef may be called upon to travel and work in remote Arctic locations with exposure to severe outdoor winter weather conditions. This position is covered under the provision of the collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local 2228.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve three (3) daily meals (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner) in accordance with approved cycle menu, in sufficient quantities and quality
• 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

Who You Are

CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S):

• Interprovincial Journeyman status, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Safe Food Handling certification and WHMIS Certificate
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

EXPERIENCE:

• Journeyman-level experience working in a restaurant, hotel, or cafeteria
• Proven experience ordering and managing inventory

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel would be an asset
• Effective planning, organizing and time management skills, and effective decision-making skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work rotational schedule and travel as part of a small team to adjacent sites to perform Chef functions
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and work under physically demanding, often adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations

Desired Qualifications

• Culinary Diploma and/or Red Seal Designation preferred
• Previous experience working in a remote camp setting is considered an asset

Why Join Us

• Rotation & Overtime: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation, 48 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) and all travel costs covered.
• Living Arrangements: Private accommodations with prepared meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employer-matched pension plan (5%).
• Additional Perks: Arctic gear provided, annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues.
• Career Growth: Access to training 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.

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.