Marine Scientist

The Senior Marine Scientist of Canadian Adventure Charters Ltd is responsible for the success of the Corporation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Marine Biologist is responsible for the marine-based monitoring and sampling programs, technical report preparation and delivery, and providing Subject Matter Expert advice to CAC, clients, and regulators related to Environmental Impact Management, in concordance with the Corporation's mission, goals, operating principles, and strategic actions.
This position is a senior management role in the Corporation, with responsibility for:
Participating in the development of our luxury explore yacht and submarine charter platform and building our brand/product and website in collaboration with the marketing executives' teams.
Promoting Newfoundland & Labrador and The Northwest Passage at charter destinations within CAC's selected charter operations loop into Newfoundland, Labrador, Northwest Passage, Spain, Canary Islands, Bahamas, and Fort Lauderdale.
Building a charter yachting destination industry in Newfoundland & Labrador as our yachting & submarine hub for Newfoundland & Labrador & Northwest Passage Charter Adventures, Submarine Dive Expeditions, Exploration, Treasure & Shipwreck Recovery, Underwater Film/Documentary Entertainment - Climate Change/Global Warming Research.
REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Canadian Adventure Charters Board of Directors.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Marine Scientist holds a successful portfolio building and managing public trading private marine biology and research corporations for a minimum of 10 years, working directly with Investor Relations (IR) and Stakeholders, including networking with ocean research vessels and research stations, marine aquarium corporations, and building partner relations with Fortune 500 Companies. Managing $50M-$100M annual marine biology and climate change-global warming, toxic-free research portfolios.
The Marine Scientist will be directly responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, operations, and 24/7 care of CAC's onsite ocean-side aquarium and both 500-gallon aquariums and lab onboard both of CAC's explore yachts.
Extensive management experience in the Arctic, Northwest Passage, Baffin Islands, Antarctica, and the Med Atlantic, including Spain, Canary Islands, Bahamas, and Newfoundland & Labrador, will be a plus.
This role is critical in promoting a positive corporate image and maintaining strong external communication with key stakeholders, including investors, clients, media, and public relations.
The Marine Scientist will report to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Executive, the COO, and the President of all Business Charter Development, Bookings, Contracts, Schedules & all other related Operations. They will work closely with other executive team members to ensure the alignment of marketing & operational logistic strategies with overall company goals, values, and mission.
The Marine Scientist will work with the team for the development of annual charter plans, contracts, and related capital and operating budgets, as well as the development of operational policies and procedures.
Keeps the board fully informed of the conditions of the Corporation and all crucial factors influencing it.
Responsibilities include developing proposals and budgets for marine-based fields, elaboration of study design for marine-based monitoring programs, advanced data analyses, formulation of technical reports, preparation of permits or regulatory approval applications and support documentation, and representing W's marine biology team at technical, regulatory agency and client meetings and investors. Also, contribute to the coordinated development of business opportunities in the field of marine sciences.
Communication: Fluent speaking language, creative writing, and business management skills in English and 3 of the following languages are required for this position: French, German, Polish, Spanish, Mandarin, Norwegian, Arabic, and Russian. These skills are very important for translation to international charter clients and guests regarding our charter travel adventure product, branding, business development, and networking building relations with investors and stakeholders.
JOB KNOWLEDGE The work requires the following education, knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Education University Degree in a related field such as Business, Ph.D. or MSc degree in marine biology, ecology, or equivalent. A degree or experience in Business is an asset or experience specializing in Private Super Luxury Private Yachting and Submarine, Tourism Adventures, Expedition, Exploration, Charters & Scientific Marine Research Industries.
A minimum of 10 years acting as a Senior Director of Marine Biology, with projects related to Climate Change & Global Warming & Medical Cures, Newly Discovered Fish and Marine Species.
Experience - An Expert and Specialist: Significant and proven leadership skills developed through at least 10 years as a senior director with a management role and experience related to economic and business development activity in marine resource development, treasure & shipwreck recovery, luxury yachting industry, offshore adventures, expeditions, exploration on land and deep-sea submarine operations, film entertainment industry, Climate Change-Global Warming Research, and commercial charter vessel management operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the environmental assessment process in Canadian jurisdiction and industry-standard EIA methodology used to assess project-related effects on valued marine ecosystem components.
Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying levels of scientific literacy, including clients, regulators, community members, and other interested stakeholders.
Ability to build effective relationships with external stakeholders and collaboration, inspire and motivate high performance, and effectively resolve conflict.
WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands The Marine Biologist will be required to travel and may need to work extended or flexible hours as required. MUST NOT GET SEA SICK OR AIR SICK.
Environmental Conditions The Marine Scientist may have to manage a number of projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the demands of competing priorities. The Marine Scientist may find the environment to be busy, with high seas, cold and hot climate temperatures, areas with bears and wild animals, flies, mosquitoes, jellyfish, and noise and will need excellent organizational time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
Mental Demands The Marine Scientist will have a variety of tasks and deadlines and may find the demands to be stressful.
Travel The Marine Scientist will be required to travel when needed onboard CAC's luxury exploration yacht, on tenders, floatplanes, helicopters, and underwater submersible dives.
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE Dependent upon education and experience.
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