Cook (Rae)

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 125 kilometers of Behchoko.

Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School is seeking a Cook to provide nutritious meal services for approximately 200 students. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving healthy meals and snacks while ensuring the school kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety and nutrition standards, including the TCSA Healthy Foods for Learning Policy, Canada's Food Guide, and the GNWT Healthy Food for Learning Action Plan.

Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School is seeking a Cook to provide nutritious meal services for approximately 200 students. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving healthy meals and snacks while ensuring the school kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety and nutrition standards, including the TCSA Healthy Foods for Learning Policy, Canada's Food Guide, and the GNWT Healthy Food for Learning Action Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.

Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene standards.

Assist with food purchasing, inventory control, and waste reduction.

Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment.

Support a safe, welcoming, and efficient school food service program.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 10 (including English and Mathematics); and

Three (3) years of experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Required Certifications

Food Safety/Food Handler Certification

Standard First Aid and CPR Certification

Equivalencies may include

2 years of experiences in a commercial cooking setting with grade 11

(English and Mathematics).

1 year of experiences in a commercial cooking setting with grade 12 completed

All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

This position is based in a commercial school kitchen and requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting of up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), and the safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment. The Cook works primarily early daytime shifts during the school year and must follow established food safety and occupational health and safety practices.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories. please visit our

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Tlicho HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

NISHI KHON BUILDING, 2nd FLOOR

BOX 419

BEHCHOKO  NT  X0E 0Y0

Tel (867) 392-3053

Fax (867) 392-6861

[email protected]

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

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 year term, 2026/2027 School 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.

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.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28127

Closing Date: AUGUST 10, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $64,051 - $76,506) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.

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