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Chef Apprentice
@ Nasittuq Corporation
Nunavut
Overview
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring a Chef Apprentice for its Inuit Training and Development Program at various northern sites across the Arctic. The role is a unionized, rotational position (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off) with 48-hour workweeks, and is reserved for Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim beneficiaries. The apprentice assists with menu planning, meal preparation and kitchen clean-up, with training toward a permanent Chef role.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and serve three daily buffet meals
- Develop menus for site preferences and dietary needs
- Prepare baked goods and desserts from scratch
- Maintain safe, sanitary kitchens and dining rooms
- Travel to various northern sites
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Beneficiary status under Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claims
- Lift a minimum of 50 lbs in adverse conditions
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Inuktitut is an asset
- Food industry and remote camp experience are assets
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | Inuktitut |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Free or discounted meals, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Nasittuq Corporation
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Full company description
Nasittuq Corporation provides in-service support and facility operations and maintenance for the North Warning System. We also have a contract to provide site support and management services for the Ellesmere Island Commercial Support Contract in Alert, Nunavut. Nasittuq's mission is to provide exemplary technical and management services to our Canadian Government customers, while increasing opportunities for Inuit participation as trainees, employees, suppliers and owners. We are proud to hold ISO certifications for Quality (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015). Nasittuq Corporation is a partnership between ATCO Frontec Ltd. and Pan Arctic Inuit Logistics Corporation (PAIL). PAIL is an organization wholly owned by seven shareholder corporations representing Canada’s Inuit community. These organizations Include: Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC); Nunasi Corporation; Makivik Corporation; the Nunatsiavut Group of Companies (NGC); Qikiqtaaluk Corporation; Sakku Investments Corporation, and Kitikmeot Corporation. PAIL’s first initiative was to pursue the award of the North Warning System operations and maintenance contract through a Joint Venture with ATCO Frontec.
- LinkedIn followers
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- Reported office locations
- 275 Slater St, 1600, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H9, CA
- 354B Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario, CA
- PO BOX 5210 STN Forces, CFS Alert, Nunavut, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Facility Management
- Technical Support
- Other recorded names
- Nasittuq Corporation
- Specialties
- Facility Management
- Fuel Management
- Building Operations and Maintenance
- Airfield Services
- Logistics
- Security
- Accommodation Services
- Radar Operations
- and Systems Engineering
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- Reported total investment
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Nasittuq Corporation provides in-service support and facility operations and maintenance for the North Warning System. We also have a contract to provide site support and management services for the Ellesmere Island Commercial Support Contract in Alert, Nunavut. Nasittuq's mission is to provide exemplary technical and management services to our Canadian Government customers, while increasing opportunities for Inuit…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Facilities Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2000 |
| Specialties | Facility ManagementFuel ManagementBuilding Operations and MaintenanceAirfield ServicesLogisticsSecurityAccommodation ServicesRadar Operationsand Systems Engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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JOB TITLE: Chef Apprentice
LOCATION: Various Northern Sites across the Arctic
TYPE: Unionized, Rotational Position (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off)
This position is part of Nasittuq’s Inuit Training and Development Program (ITDP), an 3 year program reserved for beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim groups, in line with our commitments under the North Warning System contract.
The ITDP is a structured program that combines on-the-job training with formal education and certification, as required for the role, designed to build skills and prepare incumbents for permanent employment opportunities.
The duties below represent the scope of responsibilities for the permanent Chef role that the incumbent will be trained to perform within the 3 year period.
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Chef Apprentice will receive training and mentorship in order to become fully qualified to assist with the culinary services provided to LSS staff and third-party members.
The position is responsible for helping plan the menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen clean-up.
Major responsibilities include:
- Assist to plan, prepare and serve three (3) daily meals (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner) in accordance with approved cycle menu, in sufficient quantities and quality
- Help develop menus that reflect site preferences and prepare g dishes for those with food allergies or other dietary restrictions/preferences
- Prepare baked goods and desserts from scratch
- Provide service to various sites, requiring travel
- Ensure safe and sanitary work environment; kitchen and dining room sanitization duties executing safe food storage and labelling of potential food allergy items
- Menu /meal planning based on master schedule
WHO YOU ARE:
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma (or equivalent)
CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S):
- Beneficiary status under the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim groups (required)
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Strong organizational, communications, computer, problem solving skills
- Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-culturally
- Ability to speak Inuktitut (asset)
- Previous experience in NWS and add previous remote / camp / fly-in fly out experience is an asset
- Safe food handling an asset
- Experience in food industry an asset
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and work under physically demanding, often adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations
WHY JOIN US?
ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation (48-hour workweeks) with overtime at 1.5x your base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) with all travel costs covered.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Private accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plans (up to 5%).
ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training for certifications 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.
IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQTUT ILAGIJAUQATAULLUTIK INUIT NUNANGANNI NUNALIRINIRNMUT ANGIRUTIUSIMAJUNUT SIVULLIQPAUTAUNIAQTUT IQQANAIJAAQTAARTITAUJUNNAQTUNUT. IKAJUQTURPATSI IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQATAUJUSI NALUNAIQSIQULLUSI ILAGIJAUQATAUNITSINNIK.
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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