MARITIME & EXPEDITION INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS

MARITIME & EXPEDITION INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS

Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) In Partnership with RedHawk Survival Training Institute Inc.

Join One of the World's Most ***** Expedition Training Teams

Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC , in strategic partnership with RedHawk Survival Training Institute Inc, is recruiting an exceptional team of world-class instructors to deliver Canada's next generation of professional maritime, expedition, survival, and remote operations training.

Our instructors will prepare commercial mariners, expedition leaders, government agencies, offshore industries, first responders, guides, researchers, and private expedition teams to safely operate in some of the world's most demanding marine and wilderness environments—from the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland and Labrador to the Canadian Arctic, Northwest Passage, Greenland, and Antarctica.

This is not a conventional classroom position.

We are seeking professionals who have spent their careers operating, leading, teaching, and surviving in remote environments where experience, sound judgment, and leadership save lives.

CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Transport Canada Maritime Instructor

Qualified instructors to deliver Transport Canada-approved curriculum, including:

Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M)
Instructors will deliver classroom instruction, practical exercises, vessel operations training, emergency response simulations, and operational mentoring while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.

Senior Survival Training Instructor

Lead the development and delivery of advanced survival training programs covering:

Basic Marine Survival
Advanced Marine Survival
Remote Wilderness Survival
Alpine Operations
Arctic Survival
Antarctic Survival
Expedition Leadership
Remote Camp Operations
Wildlife Awareness
Predator Safety & Protection
Animal Harvesting
Expedition Food Sustainability
Remote Logistics
Emergency Response
Search & Rescue Support
Expedition Risk Management
Training emphasizes practical, real-world experience that extends well beyond conventional marine certification programs.

Instructor Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

Deliver world-class classroom and field instruction
Teach practical skills in realistic operational environments
Develop and continually improve curriculum and training materials
Mentor students through challenging practical exercises
Conduct emergency response and survival simulations
Lead remote field exercises on offshore islands
Participate in expedition training aboard Polar Class vessels
Maintain compliance with Transport Canada and applicable industry standards
Support curriculum innovation and new program development
Represent RedHawk Survival Training Institute and Canadian Adventure Charters with the highest level of professionalism.
Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

Minimum ten (10) years of operational experience in maritime, wilderness, expedition, military, offshore, commercial marine, search and rescue, scientific research, or comparable remote field operations
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years' experience developing accredited training programs and serving as a senior or master instructor for government, industry, military, insurance-recognized, or accredited educational organizations
Extensive operational experience working in remote marine and wilderness environments
Strong technical knowledge and exceptional written communication skills
Outstanding classroom presentation and instructional abilities
Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and professionalism under demanding operational conditions
Ability to mentor adult learners in both classroom and field environments
Preferred Experience

Ideal candidates may possess experience in one or more of the following:

Commercial Marine Operations
Offshore Energy
Polar Expeditions
Ice Navigation
Search and Rescue
Coast Guard Operations
Military Operations
Expedition Leadership
Wildlife Management
Fisheries
Scientific Research Expeditions
Remote Logistics
Emergency Management
Technical Rescue
Outdoor Leadership
Risk Assessment
Marine Safety Compliance
Expedition Deployment Requirements

Successful instructors must be capable of working in challenging and remote environments, including:

Offshore islands throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
One (1) to two (2) week remote instructor rotations
Eight (8) to ten (10) week deployments aboard Canadian Adventure Charters' Polar Class expedition icebreaker during Arctic and Antarctic expeditions
Extended travel within Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canadian Arctic, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, and Antarctica
Work Locations

Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada's Arctic
Northwest Passage
Greenland
Antarctica
What We Offer

Opportunity to help build one of Canada's premier expedition and survival training institutions
Work alongside internationally respected expedition professionals
Teach in real expedition environments—not just classrooms
Participate in Arctic and Antarctic expeditions
Competitive instructor compensation
Long-term career advancement opportunities
Professional development and curriculum leadership opportunities
Opportunity to shape the future of remote expedition training in Canada
Application Requirements

Qualified candidates are invited to submit:

Cover Letter
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of all current certificates, licenses, and professional qualifications
Three professional references
Applications should clearly demonstrate operational experience, instructional qualifications, curriculum development experience, leadership achievements, and specialized expertise relevant to the position being applied for.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

All cover letters, resumes/cv’s must be emailed to Info@cacsd.ca

Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) and RedHawk Survival Training Institute Inc, are committed to building one of the world's leading expedition training organizations by recruiting the very best instructors—professionals whose experience has been earned through years of operating in the most demanding marine, wilderness, Arctic, and Antarctic environments on Earth.

Pay: $60,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
On-site parking
Store discount
Wellness program
Application question(s):

Comfortable flying and traveling in helicopters, float planes, speed boats, landing crafts, ATV, Argo, Sherps, Horseback and Dogsleds
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

Instructor & Keynote Speaking : 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Certificated and Licensed in Canada/International (required)
Location:

Remote (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (preferred)
Work Location: Remote