MARITIME & EXPEDITION INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS
Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) In Partnership with RedHawk Survival Training Institute Inc.
Join One of the World's Most Elite 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 [email protected]
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:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote
