1st Cook - Waasigan Transmission Line Project - 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off - Camp
Dexterra Group is hiring 1st Cooks for the Waasigan Transmission Line Project in partnership with Chi Mino Ozhitoowin. This senior culinary role at a remote camp near Thunder Bay, Ontario includes travel, accommodations, all meals, and a private room with cable TV, Wi-Fi, laundry, and gym access. Operating on a 2-week on/2-week off rotation, this role pays $22.48/hr and involves leading daily dinner service and food prep operations.
Position
Work Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The 1st Cook oversees daily meal preparation, coordinates staff, and ensures timely, high-quality food service in a remote camp kitchen.
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- Handle feature proteins for dinner service
- Follow production quotas, schedules, and budget guidelines
- Coordinate kitchen team and serving line operations
- Maintain food safety, storage, and rotation standards
Requirements
Candidates must have extensive cooking experience, Food Safe certification, and leadership ability to manage kitchen operations in a camp setting.
- Previous cooking experience required
- Food Safe certificate required
- Red Seal certification is an asset
- Team supervision and inventory skills preferred
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work overhead
- Valid government-issued ID for travel
Perks and Benefits
This camp-based culinary leadership role offers excellent pay, structured rotation, and full travel and accommodation coverage.
- Hourly wage starting at $22.48
- 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation
- Camp accommodations and meals included
- Private room with Wi-Fi, cable TV, laundry, and gym access
- Travel from Thunder Bay, Dryden, and nearby areas provided
Worksite/Project
Waasigan Transmission Line 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. This 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.
Waasigan Transmission Line ProjectEmployer Hiring
Horizon North
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 2020, it expanded its offsite construction capabilities by acquiring NRB Inc., an Ontario-based modular manufacturer, strengthening its prefabricated building solutions. In 2021, Horizon North merged with Dexterra Group, a national leader in facilities operations and support services, creating a comprehensive service platform that spans all 11 provinces and territories.
Horizon North