1St Cook - Remote Oilfield Camps - Fly In and Fly Out
MATRIX is hiring an experienced First Cook with OFA3 or equivalent advanced first aid certification to work in a remote fly-in/fly-out camp setting out of Edmonton, Alberta. This full-time contract role includes accommodations and travel support. The successful candidate will prepare three daily meals, manage food inventory, enforce food safety standards, and provide first aid services as required. Compensation ranges from $350 to $400 per day depending on experience and certifications. A rotation schedule applies, with expectations for long shift durations.
Position
Work Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The First Cook/OFA3 will oversee daily meal prep and food safety, while supporting health and emergency needs on-site.
- Prepare and serve three daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Bake goods and desserts from scratch
- Plan menus around dietary needs and preferences
- Manage inventory and grocery orders
- Implement HACCP food safety protocols
- Ensure clean, organized kitchen and storage areas
- Train and orient incoming kitchen staff
- Conduct safety inspections and lead toolbox meetings
- Respond to emergencies and provide OFA3-level first aid
- Maintain strong housekeeping and supervise staff safety practices
Requirements
Applicants must bring strong culinary and emergency response skills for success in a remote, team-oriented environment.
- Current OFA3, EMR, or Advanced First Aid (10-day)
- Minimum 3 years as a remote camp First Cook
- Excellent First Aid and Emergency Responder experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities
- Proficient in computer use
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working 10-12 hour shifts
- Ability to train and lead a kitchen team
- Bilingual (English/French) preferred
Perks and Benefits
This role offers strong compensation, travel support, and professional development in a remote camp environment.
- Pay rate of $350-$400/day depending on experience and certifications
- Fly-in/fly-out provided
- Full camp accommodations
- Travel allowance
- Opportunity to work with a leading camp services company
- Career advancement for qualified professionals
Worksite/Project
Remote Oilfield Camps
Remote oilfield camps are vital for supporting the oil and gas industry, especially in Alberta, where many operations are located in remote and challenging regions, such as the oil sands of northern Alberta. These camps provide essential accommodation, meals, and other services to workers involved in oil exploration, drilling, and extraction activities. Oilfield workers typically operate on rotational schedules, working extended hours in remote locations and depending on the camp for their essential needs. These camps are equipped with necessary amenities, including rest areas, dining rooms, and fitness facilities, ensuring that workers can focus on their tasks while maintaining their well-being.
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Matrix Camps and Logistics
Matrix Camps and Logistics is a trusted Canadian provider of remote workforce accommodations, logistics, mechanical services, and aviation support, serving mining, exploration, and industrial projects across Canada's most remote and rugged regions. Headquartered in Langley, British Columbia, Matrix has over two decades of experience delivering customized, turnkey solutions to support full-cycle remote operations—from exploration to production. Matrix specializes in designing, building, and operating remote camps ranging from small 10-person sites to full-scale facilities for over 1,000 workers. Services include camp catering and housekeeping, site logistics, fuel supply and expediting, on-site mechanical maintenance, and flight operations and airstrip management. The company also provides full-time and seasonal fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) employment opportunities across Northern BC, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories.
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