Chef - Future Opportunities

Please note, this role is not open right now, but will be used as future rotational opprotunites

POSITION TITLE: Chef - Future Opportunities 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

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.

Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the stability of full-time hours - with the freedom of working half the year, making it ideal for those seeking extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfilment.

What You’ll Do:

NATURE AND SCOPE:

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 qualityDevelop menus that reflect site preferences and prepare g dishes for those with food allergies or other dietary restrictions/preferencesPrepare baked goods and desserts from scratchProvide service to various sites, requiring travelEnsure safe and sanitary work environment; kitchen and dining room sanitization duties executing safe food storage and labelling of potential food allergy itemsMenu /meal planning based on master scheduleWho You Are:

CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S):

Interprovincial Journeyman status, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSafe Food Handling certification and WHMIS CertificateMust possess a valid driver’s licenseEXPERIENCE:

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 skillsExcellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skillsAbility to use MS Word and Excel would be an assetEffective planning, organizing and time management skills, and effective decision-making skillsAbility to handle multiple prioritiesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility 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 preferredPrevious experience working in a remote camp setting is considered an assetWhy 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.

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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ 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.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!

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.

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