Chief Stewardess

Job Description/ Summary; Chief Stewards

Our flagship business focuses on the super luxury research expedition explorer vessels and adventure deep sea submersible charter industry. CAC offer our well-heeled, high-net worth guest/ clients the enviable, unforgettable opportunity to explore the world’s most stunning coastlines, remote destinations, and deep oceans in absolute comfort and style. Our fleet of state-of-the-art Research Explorer Ice-classed Vessels, and Submersibles — registered under DNV & ABS (internationally recognized classifications) — are equipped with the latest technology and amenities, ensuring unparalleled experiences for everyone who sails with us. We firmly believe the luxury vessel/yachting and submersible sector has substantial untapped potential, and our research and planning have positioned us to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global market.

To oversee and manage CAC fleet of Ice-classed Explorer Vessels, Submersibles and Dive Operations for all Adventures Expeditions, Exploration, Treasure & Shipwreck Recovery, Underwater Film/ Documentary Entertainment- Climate Change/Global Warming/ Marine Research charter operations

The Chief Stewards holds a successful portfolio building and managing Marine Industry public trading corporations, private and non-profit for a minimum of 10 years, working with Investor Relations (IR) Stakeholders, including networking and building partner relations with 100 and 500 Fortune Companies. Managing $ 1B-$10B annual portfolio's

Requirements to Apply For the Position:

This position (Requires) a Canadian Transport Canada Chief Steward Certificates, Certified for Polar Operations is a (MUST), including Administration certificates, experience within the Super Luxury Yachting industry is Required upon applying for this positions. References will be contacted.

The Chief Stewards holds a minimum of 7 to10 years in the private super luxury expedition yachting and submersible industry managing a fleet of vessels, carrying private submersibles onboard, with toys, chase boats/support vessels in the Antarctica and Artic regions, include Med Atlantic regions.

The Chief Stewards holds clear understanding, with a proven track record for safety, training, inspections and management of operations for vessels crew changing and provisioning at sea and in remote locations in the Northwest Passage, Arctic and Antarctic and Med regions

The Chief Stewards has extensive experience working with CEO,s and Directors of Operations securing and managed super luxury yacht and submersible charter contracts with private clients and charter management companies, exclusive membership clubs, brokers, agents, including scientific oceanographic research institutions and universities of 1B-10B annually operations. Required upon applying for this positions

The Chief Stewards has exceptional Guest Experience and understanding working closely catering to the super rich and ultra- wealthy guest/clients and meeting they’re needs and demands

Other Requirements are as follows:

To work with the captain, and crew to ensure, all required vessel and equipment inspections are carried out and up to date. Ensures all crew and management training is up to date. Insures all licenses, permits, marina fees and private yacht club fees are paid and up to date. Insures all insurance policies and liability form are signed and up to date.

The Chief Stewards has clear understand and experience coordinating and managing operations with connected floatplane, helicopter operations, including acting as standby support for other vessels and their operations

The overall management of the business including its overall strategic direction, preparation of agendas and background information for Board meetings and its various Committee meetings.

Keeps the Board fully informed of the conditions of the Corporation and on all crucial factors influencing it.

The development of annual works plans and related capital and operating budgets, development of operational policies and procedures.

Communications and marketing for the purpose of business development; and

Actively participate in the compliance of the Corporation’s corporate governance policies and procedures.

Ensures strategic and annual planning processes and procedures are undertaken and effective budget and plans are prepared for Board approval.

Seeks out and develops business opportunities and presents such opportunities to the board for consideration and decision.

Oversees fiscal activities, ensuring that all financial and non-financial reporting requirements are met on a timely and accurate basis, and

Ensures that reports to the Board are always transparent and provided on a timely basis.

Ensures adherence to the legal guidelines and in -house policies to maintain legality and business ethics.

All applicants must have previous experience in working remote Artic or Antarctica, MED climate conditions

2-3 Year’s experience in Heavy Marine Offshore Commercial Industry

Current Chief Steward Maritime Certificates with current (STCW Endorsement) Minimum of 7 to 10 year’s experience working within the Super Luxury Expedition Explorer Yachting Industry on 30m to 100m private/public vessels in the Adventure, Expedition and Exploration Industry.

Passenger Safety Management

Ship Security Course

Marine Advance First Aid Course

Risk Management Training Course

Safety Awareness Course

Food Safety Management Certificates

A valid Marine Medical Certificate

Current Passport

Knowledgeable and efficient with Word/PDF, procurement- Ship Supply Management programs

Providing Vision and Leadership

Budgetary Compliance

Strategic Planning

Policy Development

Top Quality Service to all CAC,s Charter Clients & Guest

CAC,s itinerary will be Northern Atlantic – Newfoundland/Labrador – Home Base/Command Center, Mega Port-Seaside Resort Green/Blue Development at Cat Bay, Bonvista Bay, Newfoundland, onwards within our charter route/loop into the Northwest Passage-Baffin Island, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Canary Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Antarctic.

Vessels for Adventure & Explorer Charter/Crewing - 12 guest-12/14 crew

Community & Relationship Management

Examines and recommends partnerships with private and public entities in support of projects that will assist the Corporation in fulfilling its mission and objectives; and

Promotes and advocates the profile of the Corporation.

Support community events including Future Emergency Preparedness Planning/Management

Builds and maintains a high-performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching of staff,

Communication:

Fluent speaking language, creative writing and business management skills in English and 3 of the following: French, German, Polish, Spanish, Mandarin, Norwegian, Arabic and Russian are very important for translation to international charter clients and guest, our charter travel adventure product, branding, business development, networking building relations with investors and stakeholders

Financial Management

Prepares and presents charter reports and monthly/ annual operating budget to the Captains, COO, CFO, President/CEO and the Board for approval complete with all supporting background information and documentation; and

Establishes financial controls in relation to undertaking and monitoring the activities of the Corporation against the approved budget and provides monthly (or more frequently, as necessary) reports to the Board on the performance of the Corporation against the approved budget.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

The work requires the following education, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The Chief Stewards will have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. There may be some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time, including all related onboard Chief Stewards daily duties

The Chief Stewards 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 Chief Stewards may have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the demands of competing priorities.

Sensory Demands

Sensory demands include use of the computer, which may cause eyestrain and occasional headaches. The Chief Steward may find the environment to be busy, high seas, cold and hot climate temperatures, areas with polar bears and wild animals, flies mosquitoes, jelly fish, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.

Mental Demands

The Chief Stewards manages a variety of tasks and deadlines and may find the demands to be stressful.

Travel: The Chief Stewards will be required to travel when needed onboard of CAC,s luxury explorer yachts, tenders, floatplanes, helicopters, and underwater submersible dives and other onboard toys and equipment when required

CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE

Dependent upon certificates, associated business degrees and experience.

Please send a resume, cv, and bio, including a detailed cover letter, with 3 references to: info@cacsd.ca

For more information about Canadian Adventure Charters you can visit our website at www.cacsd.ca

"If human civilization is going to invade the waters of the earth, then let it be first of all to carry a message of respect."

~ Jacques Yves Cousteau

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $400.00-$450.00 per day

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Tips
Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee stock purchase plan
Extended health care
On-site childcare
On-site parking
Stock options
Store discount
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed
Education:

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

management: 5 years (required)
Super Luxury Yachting: 5 years (required)
Private Charter Jet: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

Multilingual (required)
Licence/Certification:

Passport & Transport Canada Marine Certificates STCW+5 (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: Remote

Expected start date: 2025-05-15