General Helper - Remote Camp

Role overview

LandSea delivers lodging and catering support for workforces stationed at remote locations across British Columbia. The organization focuses on creating comfortable, reliable places to live and work, even in hard-to-reach areas. This General Helper role supports a large remote camp near Terrace, BC, with a primary focus on cleanliness, sanitation, and day-to-day camp support.

What the job involves

The General Helper is expected to keep camp facilities clean, organized, and sanitary while supporting food service areas and maintaining stock levels. The role operates in a remote camp setting where staff live on site, receive meals and accommodation during their rotation, and work scheduled shifts followed by scheduled time off.

Remote camp working conditions

• Camp staff live at the site during their rotation, with meals and accommodation included.
• Typical rotation patterns may include 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, 20 days on and 10 days off, 3 weeks on and 1 week off, or 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, depending on the site.
• Workdays are generally 10 to 12 hours long and may be day or night shift.
• Overtime rates apply.
• Most camps provide private or shared staff accommodation, ensuite or shared bathrooms, full meals, Wi-Fi, and sometimes health or gym facilities.
• Partial uniforms are provided, and travel arrangements or reservations are supported as needed.
• The site is approximately 5 hours north of Terrace, British Columbia, and the team manages travel logistics for employees.
• Health and wellness benefits become available after 3 months.
• The workplace is alcohol- and drug-free.
• Some locations require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• All new employees must complete onboarding orientation before starting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee service areas, replenish beverage coolers and snack displays, and restock napkins and condiments.
• Clean and keep organized the kitchen, coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas as instructed.
• Sweep and mop floors, and wipe down counters and tables.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and manage garbage removal.
• Alert the supervisor to any concerns involving food, safety, or equipment.
• Track inventory and maintain related records.
• Set up the dry breakfast line, lunch service, and snack station.
• Keep sandwich coolers, beverage coolers, condiments, napkins, and utensils sanitized and fully stocked.
• Portion, wrap, and prepare snacks according to the chef’s direction.
• Clean and sanitize dining tables and replenish supplies as needed.
• Ensure equipment is switched off, emptied, cleaned, and sanitized at the end of use.
• Continuously perform touch-up cleaning wherever additional attention is needed.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a general helper role.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to encourage, support, and work respectfully with others.
• Strong attention to detail and solid organizational ability.
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and responsible conduct at all times.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Requires fast, repetitive use of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to handle tools and objects with hands.
• Must be capable of working shifts of up to 12 hours.

Pre-employment requirements

• Completion of LandSea and site-specific orientation, including health and safety training.
• Drug and alcohol clearance.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Job-related certifications, such as Foodsafe, if required.
• Completed health questionnaire.
• Valid government-issued identification for travel if needed.
• Two references from former employers.

Pay and benefits

• Starting pay is between $18 and $20 per hour.
• Overtime pay is included.
• Travel subsidy may be available for inbound and outbound travel.
• Partial uniform provided.
• Company and team-building events.
• Meals and on-site accommodation during shifts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness benefits program.
• Employee appreciation and service recognition days.
• Opportunities for career growth.

About the employer

LandSea Camp and Catering Services is part of the Aramark Canada family, which gives employees access to broader resources and career pathways across different industries. The organization provides safe, inclusive, and fully supported accommodations for workforce projects across Western Canada, with an emphasis on professionalism, teamwork, and quality service.

Equal opportunity

Aramark supports equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Additional information

Aramark serves millions of guests daily through food and facilities services in 15 countries. The company states that it aims to help employees grow their skills, pursue meaningful challenges, and build a career with room for development.