Chef – Waasigan Transmission Line Project – 2 Weeks On/2 Weeks Off – Camp

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure support company is hiring a Chef for a senior remote role in Northwestern Ontario. This position includes competitive daily pay of $335 and all camp accommodations and meals. The Chef will oversee kitchen operations in a remote camp setting and requires significant culinary leadership experience along with valid certifications. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in hotels, resorts, or camps. The job operates on a 2/2 week rotation, making it ideal for work-life balance.

Benefits

Daily pay of $335

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule

Camp accommodations and meals

Private room with cable TV and Wi-Fi

Gym access and laundry facilities

Employer-matched RRSP contributions

Qualifications

• Significant culinary leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food service operations.
• Experience in managing dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure food safety compliance and HACCP regulations.
• Plan menus and control inventory management.

Skills

Culinary leadership experience

Food service operations knowledge

Menu costing

Team training and mentoring

Health and safety compliance

Education

Journeyperson or Red Seal certification

Valid Food Safe certification

Job description

Dextetra Group is hiring Chefs for the Waasigan Transmission Line Project through the Horizon North – Dexterra joint venture. This senior remote culinary role is based near Thunder Bay, Ontario and includes accommodations, meals, a private room with cable TV, Wi‑Fi, laundry, and gym access. Travel is provided from Thunder Bay, Dryden, and surrounding areas. The role operates on a 2/2 week schedule at a daily rate of $335.

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

Responsibilities

The Chef oversees all kitchen operations, ensures food safety compliance, leads staff, and manages menus and inventory in a remote camp setting.

• Supervise kitchen staff and enforce health and safety protocols
• Train and mentor team members
• Plan menus, prepare meals, and manage dietary restrictions
• Control inventory, labour, and chemical usage
• Maintain food safety and HACCP compliance

Requirements

Applicants must have significant culinary leadership experience, advanced certifications, and strong food service operations knowledge.

• Journeyperson or Red Seal certification preferred
• Valid Food Safe certification required
• 10+ years as Chef in hotels, resorts, camps, or restaurants
• Experience with menu costing, software tools, and all kitchen disciplines
• Physically able to lift 50lbs and perform repetitive tasks

Perks and Benefits

This leadership culinary role offers top‑tier pay, rotational work‑life balance, and full camp accommodations and travel support.

• Daily pay of $335
• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule
• Camp accommodations and all meals provided
• Private room with cable TV, Wi‑Fi, gym, and laundry
• Travel provided from Thunder Bay, Dryden, and nearby areas
• Employer‑matched RRSP contributions

Worksite/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. The 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 2021, Horizon North merged with Dexterra Group, creating a comprehensive service platform that spans all 11 provinces and territories.

Details

Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Date posted: 2025-10-29