Relief Cook
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.
Job Information
The Relief Cook works within Northwest Territories Corrections to provide food services in a secure facility, following departmental guidelines and operational standards. The role supports the safe custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals in custody. Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Relief Cook prepares meals for up to 50 people and supervises inmate work crews, including assisting with apprenticeship training programs.
The Relief Cook also helps train new staff, ensures policies and procedures are followed, and operates as a Peace Officer while on duty, Work is directed by legislation (Federal-Corrections Conditional Release Act, Corrections Conditional Release Act, Prison and Reformatories Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Youth Justice Act, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Territorial GNWT Corrections Act, Corrections Regulations, Public Service Act, Access to Information Privacy Protection Act); and specific policies (Corrections Service Directives, Territorial Safety Acts and Legislation and the HR Manual).
Key responsibilities:
- Facilitates the delivery of food services to staff and inmates.
- Provides safe and secure custody of inmates within the facility to ensure the safety of society, inmates and staff.
- Provides direction to staff and inmates to contribute towards an effective, efficient and motivated working environment.
Key qualifications:
- Provincial Journeyman certificate in cooking, food safe certification and two (2) years of related experience.
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Class 5 Driver License
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8343
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Shift Work
This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.
Relief Worker
This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Trade Requirements
A mandatory requirement for this position is a Journeyman Certificate in Cooking.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27650
Closing Date: April 12, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $42.17 per hour (approximately $87,713. per annum) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $3.50 per hour.
Application Assistance
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