Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within the following communities of the South Slave Region of NT: Hay River, Hay River Reserve, Enterprise, Fort Resolution, Fort Smith, Kakisa, Fort Providence, Fort Simpson, Fort Liard, Nahanni Butte, Trout Lake, and Wrigley.

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

The Cook provides food services for the center within departmental and territorial guidelines for operational standards in the Correctional Division. This position is indirectly responsible for residents at meal times, to assist in the implementation and instruction of those residents participating in apprenticeship cook program. As part of the Corrections Division, the incumbent will ensure the ingoing provision and enforcement of policy and services within the Corrections Mission, Vision and Value statement.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.





- Proven ability to plan and prepare meals for large numbers of people
- Knowledge of food service procedures and practices and applicable health, safety (WHMIS), and sanitation standards
- Proven ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing setting
- Ability to work in a diverse environment

Typically attained by

Completion of a Red Seal Trades Certificate (3 year program) or 3 years general food service experience in a camp or institutional setting. First Aid/CPR and a valid class 4 driver¿s license.

Equivalencies may include

Completion of first year apprenticeship and 2 years general food service experience in a camp or institutional setting. First Aid/CPR and a valid class 4 driver¿s license

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel (867) 875-8086
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Relief Cook (Canada)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Canada