Chef - North Warning System - 6 Weeks On / 6 Weeks Off - FIFO
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring a Red Seal Chef for remote radar sites across Nunavut, including locations in Cambridge Bay, Shepard Bay, Sanirajak, and Dewar Lakes. This camp-based position includes a 6-week on, 6-week off rotation with all travel costs and up to 2 paid travel days covered. Private accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, laundry, and recreational amenities are provided. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the base rate. Additional benefits include Arctic gear, safety footwear allowance, and a northern living allowance for certain regions.
Position
Work Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Chef is responsible for delivering high-quality food service in a remote camp setting while ensuring safety and hygiene compliance:
- Plan, prepare, and serve meals per approved cycle menus
- Manage inventory, food storage, and cost control
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards
- Inspect and maintain food prep and storage equipment
- Support emergency response and provide first aid if needed
- Travel to various radar sites as required
- Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor or manager
Requirements
Candidates must have the necessary certifications and experience for remote camp culinary work:
- Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman Chef certification
- Safe Food Handling Certification
- Valid driver's license
- 5+ years experience as a chef in hotel, cafeteria, or restaurant settings
- Previous camp experience considered an asset
- Strong planning, time management, and food safety skills
- Ability to work cross-culturally and in isolated environments
- Willingness to travel and work in challenging weather conditions
Perks and Benefits
This role offers a competitive compensation package with several unique remote-site perks:
- Hourly wage between $32.09 and $40.12
- 6/6 rotation with 48-hour work weeks and 1.5x overtime pay
- Paid travel days and all transportation costs covered
- Private accommodations with meals, internet, laundry, and recreation
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Employer-matched 5% pension plan
- Arctic clothing and $175 annual safety footwear allowance
- $500 employee referral bonus
- Training and upskilling opportunities with reimbursed expenses
- Vacation pay (6% under five years; 8% after five years)
- Biweekly northern living allowance for eligible locations
Worksite/Project
North Warning System
The North Warning System (NWS) is a network of long- and short-range radar stations that spans across Canada’s Arctic and northern regions, designed to monitor and detect potential aerospace threats approaching North American airspace. Operated through a partnership between the Canadian Armed Forces and the United States, the NWS plays a vital role in continental defense under NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). The system includes dozens of unmanned radar sites and regional support facilities across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Labrador. Operations and maintenance have been supported by contractors such as Nasittuq Corporation, which provides essential services including radar maintenance, logistics, transportation, fuel delivery, and remote monitoring. The North Warning System is a cornerstone of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and aerospace defense strategy, offering long-term employment and technical roles in some of the most remote and challenging environments in the country.
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Nasittuq Corporation
Nasittuq Corporation is a majority Inuit-owned company specializing in technical site services and facility management solutions across Canada's Arctic. Established in 2000, Nasittuq has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services in remote and challenging environments. The company provides in-service support and maintenance for critical infrastructure, including the North Warning System (NWS) and Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert in Nunavut. Nasittuq's operations encompass a wide range of services such as building maintenance, airfield operations, logistics, fuel management, and environmental protection. Committed to fostering Inuit participation, Nasittuq offers training and development programs aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Inuit communities. With a focus on operational excellence and community engagement, Nasittuq continues to play a vital role in supporting Canada's northern sovereignty and security.
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