Website Horizon North, Dexterra Group
Dexterra Group is hiring Chefs for the Waasigan Transmission Line Project through the Horizon North-Chi Mino Ozhitoowin joint Venture. This senior remote culinary role is based near Thunder Bay, Ontario and includes accommodations, meals, a private room ith cable TC, Wi-Fi, laundry, and gym access. Travel is provided from Thunder Bay, Dryden, and surrounding areas. The role operates on a 2/2 week schedule at a daily rate of $335.
Position: Chef
Field: Kitchen & Hospitality
Work Rotation: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off
Camp Accommodations (Meals/Lodging)
Responsibilities
The Chef oversees all kitchen operations, ensures food safety compliance, leads staff and manages menus and inventory in a remote camp setting.
- Supervise kitchen staff and enforce health and safety protocols
- Train and mentor team members
- Plan menus, prepare meals, and manage dietary restrictions
- Control inventory, labour, and chemical usage
- Maintain food safety and HACCP compliance
Requirements
Applicants must have significant culinary leadership experience, advanced certifications, and strong food service operations knowledge.
- Journeyperson or Red Seal certification preferred
- Valid Food Safe certification required
- 10+ years as Chef in hotels, resorts, camps, or restaurants
- Experience with menu costing, software tools, and all kitchen disciplines
- Physically able to lift 50lbs and perform repetitive tasks
Perks and Benefits
This leadership culinary role offers top-tier pay, rotational work-life balance, and full camp accommodations and travel support.
- Daily pay of $335
- 2 weeks on/2 weeks schedule
- Camp accommodations and all meals provided
- Private room with cable TV, Wi-Fi, gym, and laundry
- Travel provided from Thunder Bay, Dryden, and nearby areas
- Employer-matched RRSP contributions
Worksite/Project
Waasigan Transmission Line Project
The Waasigan Transmission Line Project is a major infrastructure initiative led by Hydro One in partnership with nine First Nations communities to strengthen the electricity supply in Northwestern Ontario. This project will add 350 megawatts of clean energy to the region, more than double the power required for the city of Thunder Bay. the transmission line will extend from the Lakehead Transformer Station in Shuniah to the Mackenzie transformer Station in Atikokan, with a further extension to the Dryden Transformer Station in Dryden. Construction is planned in two phases: the first phase, from Shuniah to Atikokan, is expected to be operational by the end of 2025, while the second phase, from Atikokan to Dryden, is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.
Waasigan Transmission Line Project
Employer Hiring
Horizon North
Horizon North, now part of Dexterra Group, is a leading Canadian provider of infrastructure and operational support services, specializing in workforce accommodations, modular construction, and facilities management. The company delivers turnkey solutions for remote and industrial projects, supporting sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, and construction across Canada’s remote and urban regions. With expertise is camp management, catering, and modular building construction, Horizon North ensures cost-effective and scalable housing solutions for resource-based industries. In 202, it expanded its offsite construction capabilities by acquiring NRB Inc., an Ontario-based modular manufacturer, strengthening its prefabricated building solutions. In 2021, Horizon North merged with Dexterra Group, a national leader in facilities operations and support services, creating a comprehensive service platform that spans all 11 provinces and territories.
Industry: Camp Services
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Date: 2025-10-29
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Chef – Remote Camp Job – Waasigan Transmission Line Project – $335/Day
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