Elite Career Opportunity: Executive Assistant to the President & CEO Canadian Adventure Charters Inc. (CAC) Are you ready to enter a world where elite expeditions, global strategy, high-stakes negotiations, and next-generation innovation converge?
This is a rare and prestigious opportunity to work directly alongside a visionary leader—an entrepreneurial force with more than 25 years of experience in marine operations, strategic partnerships, and ultra-luxury adventure development.
As the Personal Executive Assistant to the President & CEO of Canadian Adventure Charters Inc. (CAC), you will serve at the center of groundbreaking exploration initiatives, advanced technology programs, and billion-dollar business development.
This role combines high-level executive strategy with operational fieldwork, including travel aboard CAC’s vessels and assignments in remote Arctic environments. About the CEO & Founder A true polymath—survivor, explorer, strategist, engineer, and role model—the CEO has spearheaded initiatives ranging from multi-billion-dollar negotiations to the development of advanced marine, aviation, and expeditionary infrastructure. His leadership experience spans:
- Deep-sea submersibles, ROVs, UAVs, and Arctic/Antarctic research platforms
- International business, diplomacy, and high-level government negotiations
- Climate change monitoring, environmental science, and ocean engineering
- Bespoke luxury tourism, cinematic production, and elite expedition leadership
- Emergency management, salvage operations, and frontier exploration
From negotiating with global governments to pushing the boundaries of remote exploration, this is a leader who excels where others hesitate.
What You Will Be Part Of This role is far beyond traditional executive support. You will be the CEO’s trusted right hand, facilitating elite operations, high-level partnerships, and international engagements across several domains:
Marine & Aviation Operations Support logistics for helicopters, drones, ROVs, submersibles, ice-class research vessels, and Arctic missions.
Luxury Adventure & Exploration Engage with UHNWI clients, world leaders, explorers, and global media organizations including National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Paramount, Disney, and Netflix.
High-Stakes Business & Finance Assist with the structuring of multimillion- to billion-dollar initiatives in venture capital, marine insurance, and international enterprise.
Innovation & Technology Coordinate advanced programs integrating AI, GIS, marine robotics, climate science, engineering, and strategic charter contracts.
Expedition & Conservation Leadership Support historic deep-sea and polar expeditions—including Titanic, Shackleton, Elysium Arctic, and forthcoming world-first discoveries.
What We Are Looking For We are seeking an exceptionally skilled, highly disciplined professional with elite-level operational expertise and extensive global networks. The ideal candidate has direct experience within UHNWI circles, private clubs, elite business environments, major sporting organizations, and international executive forums.
Key Qualifications
- Extensive global network across VIP, UHNW, and executive-level circles
- Demonstrated experience managing international travel, executive security, and high-profileoperations
- Strong knowledge of global business, diplomacy, and contract negotiation
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Highest standards of discretion, confidentiality, and precision
- World-class communication, representation, and client-relationship skills
Core Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Development
- Support high-level strategies positioning CAC as a global leader in bespoke expeditions, exploration, adventure experiences, deep-sea research, and next-generation marine technology.
Partnership & Network Expansion
- Develop and enhance relationships with UHNWI clients, family offices, Fortune 500 executives, government officials, academic institutions, and private investment groups.
High-Stakes Contract Facilitation
- Assist in securing major contracts valued from $50M to $10B USD, leveraging deep networks across venture capital, finance, aerospace, and marine industries.
Expedition & Operations Oversight
- Contribute to planning, logistics, and execution of world-first expeditions across Arctic, polar, deep-sea, and frontier environments.
Technology & Innovation Integration
- Apply expertise in IT, AI, geomatics, marine robotics, and scientific research to advance CAC’s operational capabilities and client experiences.
Government & Private Sector Procurement
- Support the preparation, submission, and coordination of bids, tenders, and sustainable development proposals.
Required Expertise & Credentials
- Marine & Aviation Operations: Experience in vessel management, submersibles, helicopters,drones, ROVs, Sherps, and remote mobility systems
- International Trade & Policy: Knowledge of Canadian and global regulatory frameworks
- Engineering & Infrastructure: Background in port development, research facilities, luxury marinaoperations, and marine engineering
- Ocean & Environmental Science: Understanding of climate research, ocean engineering, andconservation
- Global Media & Entertainment: Experience collaborating with NatGeo, BBC, Disney, Netflix, ormajor studios
- Education: MBA, Maritime Law, CPA, PhD, or advanced engineering certifications (highlypreferred)
- Health & Fitness: Must not experience sea sickness, air sickness, or submersible-related motion sickness
Perks & Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
- Fly by helicopter, floatplane, and hot air balloon
- Travel aboard ice-class research vessels and deep-sea submersibles
- Navigate Arctic terrain using Sherps, landing crafts, ATVs, skidoos, and dog teams
- Participate in high-profile media engagements and speaking opportunities
- Work directly with superyacht owners, billionaires, world leaders, scientists, and explorers
Why Join CAC? This is more than a career—it is a front-row seat to history-making expeditions, elite collaborations, and scientific discovery at the highest level.
If you are a strategic, dynamic, and highly capable professional who can get the job done, we want to hear from you.
Compensation & Application Process Compensation Highly competitive; based on education, experience, certifications, and contribution to secured contracts. Annual performance bonuses included. Position Details
- ∙Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Benefits: Included
- Languages: English (required). French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, and Inuktitut are strong assets.
- Location: Remote (required)
- Travel: 25%–50% international and Arctic travel
Required Experience
- Minimum 10+ years expedition or maritime research experience (required)
- 5–10 years of C-Suite or equivalent executive operational leadership
Preferred Certifications
- Polar Guide
- SCTW
- Emergency First Responder
- PAL (Firearms)
- Degree in Maritime Law
- MBA -CPA
Right to Work
- Must be legally eligible to work with a Canadian company (required)
Pay: $180,000.00-$225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Executive Assistant : 7 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- MBA- Law Degree- CPA (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote
