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Posted Date: June 25, 2026

Closing date: July 10, 2026

Position type: Seasonal/Temporary

Status: Accepting Applications

Description

Position Name Main Cook Type Temporary Number of Positions 2 Term August 6 – 10, 2026 Compensation $650.00/day

Opportunity

Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee (CRDAC) is facilitating its 2026 annual Conklin Métis Culture Camp event at Wassasi Park, located 6 kilometers east of Conklin. The CRDAC is seeking to fill various temporary positions to help us facilitate this years’ camp.

Position Type/Hours

This is a temporary casual labour position working five days from Thursday, August 6 (set-up), Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9 (Culture Camp Days), and Monday, August 10 (take-down and clean kitchen, fridges, and dishes). This position will report to CRDAC’s Environmental & Events Coordinator or designee. This position is subject to source and tax deductions and will be paid on a scheduled payroll run.

Responsibilities

The Main Cook will establish a menu, prepare the food, manage, and coordinate meals for all participants at the Métis Culture Camp while ensuring proper handling, cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment. Further, the Main Cook will help lead volunteers and aides in preparation of food and cleaning.

Requirements

Must provide a copy of Food Safe Handling Certificate. Possess excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and direct or lead volunteers and aides. Must have strong time management skills and work well under pressure. Ability to remain neutral in conflicts and diffuse situations in a professional and mature manner.

Working Conditions

Moderate physical demands such as standing for long periods of time will require stamina and endurance. This position requires the individual to sleep at the camp site. Sleeping arrangements will be determined.

How To Apply

Please contact Kim Desjarlais at (780) 799-9761 or kimd@crdac.ca. Please note that the Métis Culture Camp positions are limited. All names of interested members will be submitted to the Conklin Métis Culture Camp Committee for review and selection.

Deadline for submission is Friday, July 10, 2026.

ATTACHMENTS: Main Cook_Posting_2026