Food Service Supervisor
Job Summary
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 Food Services Supervisor at the Fort Smith Correctional Complex oversees all food service operations and administration, ensuring they meet territorial guidelines and correctional standards. The role supports safe custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals in custody while aligning with the Corrections Mission, Vision, and Values.
Reporting to the Warden, the supervisor manages a budget of about $250,000 and oversees food services for up to 50 people, including staff and inmates. The position includes supervising staff and inmate work crews, maintaining operational priorities, training new employees, managing vendor accounts and compliance paperwork, and running an apprenticeship cook program for offenders.
The role 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:
- Manages the food service operation of the facility.
- Manages the safe and secure custody of persons in custody within the facility to ensure the safety of society, persons in custody and staff.
- Provides personnel management to ensure an effective, efficient and motivated staff and a safe and secure working environment.
Key Qualifications:
- Completion of the Real Seal trades certificate (three-year program) is required and a two-year food service management diploma with three years of relevant experience including one-year supervisory role.
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Class 5 Drivers 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
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.
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 # 27683
Closing Date: April 12, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $49.68 per hour (approximately $96,876. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,723.
Application Assistance
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