Cook's Helper at Correctional Service Canada : Pacific Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is looking for a Cook's Helper to assist in meal preparation and manage kitchen operations within correctional facilities. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work with a diverse team. Candidates should have three years of secondary education and experience in food services. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including early retirement options and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefit Program

Retirement Benefits

Generous Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in food services including meal preparation.
• Ability to manage kitchen cleanliness and inventory.
• Competency in training offenders in food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and distribution.
• Manage procurement and inventory.
• Train offenders in safety and hygiene practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity

Initiative

Safety orientation

Education

Successful completion of three years of secondary school

Job description

Cook's Helper at Correctional Service Canada : Pacific Region

Reference number : PEN25J-152696-000041

Selection process number : 2025-PEN-EA-PAC-195650 Correctional Service Canada - Technical Services and Facilities Branch

Abbotsford(British Columbia), Agassiz(British Columbia), Harrison Mills(British Columbia), Mission(British Columbia), Victoria(British Columbia)

GS-FOS-03

👉 Staffing needs include opportunities for permanent, temporary, and casual employment (note : casual work is offered for a fixed duration not exceeding 90 working days in the same calendar year).

💲▻ From $26.12 to $28.39 per hour, in addition to annual allowances such as a $2,140 Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) and an Inmate Training Differential.

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Closing date : 9 July 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply :

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

📢 Join our dynamic team at Correctional Service Canada (CSC) within the Technical Services and Facilities Branch. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals for the position of Cook's Helper. This role is vital in supporting our mission to create a safe and productive environment within our correctional complexes. Be a part of our team and contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference nationwide.

Key Responsibilities :

• 👩🍳 Assist in meal preparation, distribution, and short-order cooking, ensuring portion control and adherence to recipes.
• Manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of groceries while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment.
• Train offenders in food service operations, safety protocols and hygiene practices to enhance their employability.

WHAT CSC WILL OFFER YOU :

• ✅ Competitive Compensation : Benefit from a total compensation package, plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime & commuting assistance where applicable.
• ✅ Comprehensive Benefit Program : Benefits which encompasses healthcare, dental & vision care, as well as post-retirement eligibility for the Public Service Health Care Plan.
• ✅ Retirement Benefits : Eligible for early retirement at age 50 after 10 years of service within a CSC institution.
• ✅ Generous Leave : Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, which can increase to up to 6 weeks. Additional leave benefits & 12 paid statutory holidays are also included.
• ✅ Flexible Work Arrangements : Opportunities for income-averaging leave for extended periods subject to operational needs.

▶ Make a significant impact in a mission-driven team, contributing to the safety and sustainability of CSC. Apply now to be part of our critical work!

📋 The application process has been simplified. You only need to :

❶ Submit your updated CV, and

❷ Answer a few YES or NO questions, so your application can be referred to the hiring managers for all positions that match your skills, experience and the exact locations where you are willing and able to work.

📢 Having a hard time applying? Want to learn more about the position?

Kindly reach out to us through email at GLGSjobs scc.gc.ca. Please include the process number (2025-PEN-EA-PAC-195650) in the subject line for ease of reference. We are committed to maintaining prompt communication with all our candidates.

Intent of the process

NOTE : The candidate qualified pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions, both permanent and temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent needs in the Pacific Region. The specific locations are : Abbotsford, Agassiz, Harrison Mills, Mission and Victoria.

Please specify in your application the exact location(s) where you are willing and able to work.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Your résumé.

💡 Please ensure your resume is up to date and contains thorough details on your education and / or certifications, and experience. The assessment board will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we will contact you for further information or assessment.

➥ EDUCATION :

↪ Successful completion of three years of secondary school, or

↪ An acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

➥ EXPERIENCE :

EX1 : Experience working in food services within a commercial or institutional setting, including meal preparation, and distribution of short order cooking.

➥ COMPETENCIES :

• C1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect
• C2 : Thinking things through
• C3 : Working effectively with others
• C4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• C5 : Safety oriented
• C6 : Effective communication skills (oral and written)

➥ OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• ➧ Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• ➧ Willingness to work shift work (evening, weekends, statutory holidays).
• ➧ Willingness to work with federally incarcerated offenders.

➥ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• ➧ Security : Reliability status.

➥ ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and / or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.

📢 Glossary of Terms :

▻ Accommodation : Measures that remove obstacles in the testing process without modifying the nature or level of the qualification being evaluated.

▻ Pool of Qualified Candidates : A group of candidates deemed fully or partially qualified in a selection process.

▻ Tenure : The period of employment, which can be :

▻ Indeterminate : An indefinite (permanent) period.

▻ Term (Specified Term) : A fixed duration with a specific start and end date.

▻ Casual Worker : Hired for specified periods not exceeding 90 working days in one calendar year.

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