COMPETITION: 202608
POSITION TYPE: Casual Indefinite
LOCATION: On-Site Inuvik, NT
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, As-and-When Required
ROTATION/TRAVEL: 4 Weeks In / 2 Weeks Out; Fly-In/Fly-Out
COMPETITION CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled
ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)
IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion, not including vast land holdings, IRC is responsible for corporate investment, land management, and a broad range of social, cultural, and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery, manufacturing, property management, transportation, and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.
Since its inception, IRC has experienced considerable growth, and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery, community development, investment, and operating business divisions, all managed by a single back office, the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding, healing, and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.
INUVIALUIT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC) OVERVIEW
Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) is IRC’s 100% Indigenous-owned business arm and sole-shareholder subsidiary, strategically positioned to serve industry in and around the Mackenzie Delta–Beaufort Sea region. Through its group of service companies, IDC offers integrated, professional, and cost-effective solutions that support northern ventures and partnerships, leveraging decades of operating experience in the western Arctic.
ARCTIC OIL & GAS SERVICES (AOGS) OVERVIEW
Arctic Oil & Gas Services (AOGS) provides integrated camp, catering, logistics, and workforce support for industrial, exploration, military, and construction clients operating in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region and adjacent northern areas. The Forward Operating Location (FOL) capability enables rapid, safe, and compliant deployment of people, equipment, and services to remote camps. AOGS maintains disciplined operational readiness across staffing, travel, health and safety, compliance, and financial controls, with an emphasis on supporting Inuvialuit employment and community participation in northern operations.
JOB SUMMARY
The Chef & Kitchen Manager is a dual-role leadership position responsible for overseeing both camp kitchen and housekeeping operations, with a clear mandate to deliver operational excellence in every aspect of service. The role is accountable for food and meal planning, inventory control, and all administrative functions related to billing, scheduling, and payroll, while maintaining full compliance with Food Safe, WHMIS, and all AOGS operational guidelines. The position requires sound judgment, irreproachable conduct, and strong administrative discipline, with a strong emphasis on training and supervising kitchen and housekeeping staff to consistently achieve excellence while enforcing AOGS standards, food safety programs, and workplace policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be/have:
- Culinary diploma or (Food safety certification).
- Experience managing kitchens in remote locations or camp settings is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Indigenous culture and foods is an asset, given the regional significance.
- Physically able to perform duties that require long shifts.
- Physically able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. (22 kg).
- Available for early morning shifts, including starting times as early as 4:00 am.
- Comply with workplace dress code requirements.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.
We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA); please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
- The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
- Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
- If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with vacation pay at a rate of 4% on each bi-weekly pay.
- Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs
Human Resources
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 867-777-7090 | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com
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