Posted 91 months ago
Expedition Leadership (various Arctic locations)
@ Arctic Kingdom
Nunavut
Overview
Arctic Kingdom is recruiting Expedition Leaders and Assistant Expedition Leaders to lead guests on Arctic wildlife and adventure trips. The work covers field operations, guest programming, safety, camp management and coordination with Inuit guides and local partners.
Responsibilities:
- Lead guests safely through daily Arctic activities
- Deliver briefings, natural history interpretation and workshops
- Guide snorkelling, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing
- Coordinate Inuit guides, camp staff and local partners
- Manage pre-trip planning, logs and post-trip wrap-up
Requirements summary:
- Experience leading expeditions or guiding adventure travel
- Strong safety and risk management priorities
- Clear communication with guests, staff and communities
- Ability to handle long, active days in challenging conditions
- Prior team and logistics management experience for Expedition Leaders
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2019-05-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Arctic Kingdom
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Full company description
Arctic Kingdom is the global leader in land-based travel, custom experiences and logistics in the High Arctic. We have been crafting legendary Arctic adventures for almost 20 years. Our Arctic travel and wildlife experiences include Arctic Safaris, fully-customized Private Journeys, and polar diving. Experienced polar logistics experts, we also support major film and television productions and scientific studies. Our unparalleled expertise in Arctic wildlife and habitat, and unmatched access, built through years of experience and deep-rooted relationships with local Inuit communities, allow us to provide the most incredible Arctic experiences in safety and comfort. Visit our website to view our current schedule programs. If you have any questions or a custom request, please email [email protected].
- LinkedIn followers
- 893
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 31
- Reported office locations
- PO Box 6117, Iqaluit, NU X0A 1H0, CA
- 5045 Orbitor Drive, Bldg 10, Suite 400, Mississauga, ON L4W4Y4, CA
- Business categories
- Service Industry
- Travel Agency
- Tourism
- Other recorded names
- Arctic Kingdom
- Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Operations Inc
- Specialties
- Scheduled Trips
- Private
- Custom Adventures
- Meetings and Incentives
- Arctic weekend getaways
- Dive trips
- Film Logistics
- Polar Expeditions
- Small Group Expeditions
- and Arctic Travel
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Arctic Kingdom is the global leader in land-based travel, custom experiences and logistics in the High Arctic. We have been crafting legendary Arctic adventures for almost 20 years. Our Arctic travel and wildlife experiences include Arctic Safaris, fully-customized Private Journeys, and polar diving. Experienced polar logistics experts, we also support major film and television productions and scientific studies…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel Arrangements |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Iqaluit, NU |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Scheduled TripsPrivateCustom AdventuresMeetings and IncentivesArctic weekend getawaysDive tripsFilm LogisticsPolar ExpeditionsSmall Group Expeditionsand Arctic Travel |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Join Arctic Kingdom’s Expedition Team
Arctic Kingdom is recruiting Expedition Leaders and Assistant Expedition Leaders to guide world-class Arctic wildlife and adventure experiences. These roles lead guests safely through daily activities, coordinate field staff, manage camp operations, and ensure each trip meets Arctic Kingdom’s high standards for safety, hospitality, and professionalism.
Expedition Leaders and Assistant Expedition Leaders deliver engaging guest programming, including daily briefings, natural history interpretation, and optional workshops or presentations based on your expertise—biology, ornithology, marine ecology, photography, glaciology, or other relevant fields. You may also guide or support activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing, ensuring every experience is safe, meaningful, and aligned with guest expectations.
You’ll work closely with Inuit guides, camp staff, suppliers, and local partners to plan and execute each trip—from pre-trip logistics and scouting to daily field leadership and post-trip wrap-up.
- Expedition Leaders oversee all field operations.
- Assistant Expedition Leaders support all aspects of planning, safety, guest experience, and staff coordination.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are likely a strong fit if you:
- Have experience leading expeditions, guiding adventure travel, or managing operations in remote environments.
- Communicate clearly and confidently with guests, staff, communities, and head office.
- Enjoy sharing knowledge and can deliver engaging talks, workshops, or interpretation based on your background—natural history, ecology, wildlife behaviour, Arctic environments, photography, or related fields.
- Feel comfortable guiding or supporting activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, or wildlife viewing (training provided where needed).
- Stay calm under pressure and excel at informed decision-making in changing field conditions.
- Are organized and able to manage logs, schedules, inventories, and guest feedback.
- Prioritize safety and risk management above all else.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and respect when working with Inuit guides and diverse international guests.
- Are physically capable of long, active days in challenging field conditions.
- For Expedition Leaders: bring prior experience managing teams and complex field logistics.
- For Assistant Expedition Leaders: bring strong field skills and eagerness to grow into full leadership responsibilities.
To Apply:
Submit your resume detailing your relevant professional and personal experience. There are some application questions as part of the submission. They are not mandatory, but we strongly encourage you to complete them.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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