Chef & Kitchen Manager

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation to camp

Vacation pay 4%

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Arctic Oil & Gas Services (AOGS) seeks a Chef & Kitchen Manager to lead camp kitchen and housekeeping operations in remote ISR camps. You will plan meals, manage inventory, and handle billing, scheduling, and payroll while enforcing food safety and AOGS standards.

The role requires experience managing kitchens in remote locations, strong administrative discipline, physical stamina for early starts, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with a willingness to work Fly-In/Fly-Out rotations.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or food safety certification required.
• Experience managing kitchens in remote locations or camp settings preferred.
• Physically able to perform long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Available for early morning shifts, including starts as early as 4:00 am.
• Comply with workplace dress code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee camp kitchen and housekeeping operations to deliver service excellence.
• Plan meals and manage inventory and food safety programs.
• Handle administrative tasks including billing, scheduling and payroll.

Skills

Kitchen management

Remote camp experience

Indigenous foods familiarity

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Early morning shifts

Dress code compliance

Education

Culinary diploma

Food safety certification

Job description

COMPETITION: 202608

LOCATION: On-Site, ISR

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, As-and-When Required

ROTATION/TRAVEL: 4 Weeks In / 2 Weeks Out; Fly-In/Fly-Out

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

INUVIALUIT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC) OVERVIEW

Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) is IRC’s 100% Indigenous-owned business arm and sole-shareholder subsidiary, strategically positioned to serve industry in and around the Mackenzie Delta–Beaufort Sea region. Through its group of service companies, IDC offers integrated, professional, and cost-effective solutions that support northern ventures and partnerships, leveraging decades of operating experience in the western Arctic.

ARCTIC OIL & GAS SERVICES (AOGS) OVERVIEW

Arctic Oil & Gas Services (AOGS) provides integrated camp, catering, logistics, and workforce support for industrial, exploration, military, and construction clients operating in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region and adjacent northern areas. The Forward Operating Location (FOL) capability enables rapid, safe, and compliant deployment of people, equipment, and services to remote camps. AOGS maintains disciplined operational readiness across staffing, travel, health and safety, compliance, and financial controls, with an emphasis on supporting Inuvialuit employment and community participation in northern operations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chef & Kitchen Manager is a dual-role leadership position responsible for overseeing both camp kitchen and housekeeping operations, with a clear mandate to deliver operational excellence in every aspect of service. The role is accountable for food and meal planning, inventory control, and all administrative functions related to billing, scheduling, and payroll, while maintaining full compliance with Food Safe, WHMIS, and all AOGS operational guidelines. The position requires sound judgment, irreproachable conduct, and strong administrative discipline, with a strong emphasis on training and supervising kitchen and housekeeping staff to consistently achieve excellence while enforcing AOGS standards, food safety programs, and workplace policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary diploma or (Food safety certification).
• Experience managing kitchens in remote locations or camp settings is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Indigenous culture and foods is an asset, given the regional significance.
• Physically able to perform duties that require long shifts.
• Physically able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. (22 kg).
• Available for early morning shifts, including starting times as early as 4:00 am.
• Comply with workplace dress code requirements.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
• If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] to let us know how we can assist you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Transportation: We provide transportation to/from your home location to the camp.
• Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with vacation pay at a rate of 4% on each bi-weekly pay.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.

For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs

Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
E-mail: [e-mail] | Telephone: [phone] | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com

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