Executive Assistant to the President/CEO (Canada)

Executive Assistant to the President/CEO (Canada)

04 Sep
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Canadian Adventure Charters
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Canada

04 Sep

Canadian Adventure Charters

Canada

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 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 President/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
- Health and wellness, longevity and human performance

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, polar icebreaker research ships and vessels, and Arctic and Antarctic Polar Research Programs & 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 industry strategic alliance partners, and international enterprise.

Innovation & Technology

Coordinate advanced programs integrating AI, ML, GAI, GIS, eDNA-DNA Data systems-center, 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 a highly accomplished, disciplined, and strategically driven professional with exceptional bespoke operational execution capabilities and established global relationship networks. The ideal candidate brings direct marine industry experience operating within senior C-suite environments, leading high-value corporate negotiations and business development initiatives, and maintaining trusted relationships across UHNW charter guests and clients, and UHNWI communities, family offices, private member clubs, elite commercial and investment sectors, major international sporting organizations, and global executive leadership forums.

Key Qualifications

- Extensive global network across VIP, UHNW, and executive-level circles
- Demonstrated experience managing international travel, executive security, and high-profile operations
- 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 $500B+ 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

- Degree in Corporate and Maritime law is a Must.
- 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 marina operations, and marine engineering
- Ocean & Environmental Science: Understanding of climate research, ocean engineering, and conservation
- Global Media & Entertainment: Experience collaborating with NatGeo, BBC, Disney, Netflix, or major studios
- Education: MBA, Maritime Law, CPA, PhD, or advanced engineering certifications (highly preferred)
- 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 corporate law and/or maritime law, expedition, adventure and maritime research experience (required)
- 5–10 years of C-Suite or equivalent executive operational leadership is a Must.

Preferred Certifications

- Polar Guide
- SCTW
- Emergency First Responder
- PAL (Firearms)
- Degree in Corporate/Maritime Law
- MBA-PHD

Right to Work

- Must be legally eligible to work with a Canadian company (required)

Pay: $175,000.00-$200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Experience:

- Executive Assistant- Corporate/Maritime Law: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Certified and Licensed in Canada/International (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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