Relief Cook

Job Summary

Location: Hay River
Department: Justice
Job ID: 28061
Wage: $42.17 - $50.36
Employment Type: On Demand, Regular
Closing Date: Sep 17, 2026

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 environment
  • 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
jobshayriver@gov.nt.ca

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

More Information

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 criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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 # 28061

Closing Date: Open until Filled

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 $2.18 per hour

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application