General Manager

Job No: 164164
Location: Arctic Bay, NU

  • Bring your extensive business or tourism management experience to this pivotal role
  • Be rewarded with a competitive $100K+ salary, plus generous benefits
  • Live, work, and play in one of Canada's most scenic landscapes

About Arctic Bay Adventures

Located on Baffin Island, in Nunavut, Arctic Bay is an Inuit owned and operated community, and one of the most spectacular polar tourism destinations in the world. Arctic Bay Adventures is a tourism venture that is proudly locally run as part of this community.

Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. provides visitors with unparalleled sightseeing experiences thanks to our highly experienced professionals and local Inuit guides, who have an in-depth knowledge of the land. The combination of stunning nature and local culture offers an arctic adventure unlike any other.

For more information about Arctic Bay Adventures, visit our website.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a General Manager to join Arctic Bay Adventures on a full-time basis out of our office in Arctic Bay, Nunavut.

Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. is in the initial stages of operation, and the new General Manager will play a significant role in overseeing the overall operations of the business to ensure our continued success. Reporting to the Board of Directors, your specific responsibilities will involve:

  • Overseeing all administrative and general operations of the business
  • Developing a strategic action plan for the continued growth and success of the organization
  • Formulating an operational budget, including preparing monthly reports
  • Planning and implementing a proactive marketing strategy
  • Assisting in developing tourism initiatives for Arctic Bay as a destination
  • Evaluating operational staffing requirements and participating in the recruitment of new team members as needed
  • Creating and delivering staff training, development, and evaluation programs
  • Developing professional relationships with key stakeholders and clients
  • Creating a safe environment for both employees and clients
  • Ensuring all applicable laws are followed and that mandatory licenses and insurance are kept up to date
  • Maintaining and updating the business website
  • Monitoring all expenditures while following accepted financial operating practices
  • Delivering progress reports for the board, shareholders, and key partners

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for an outdoor recreation enthusiast with strong leadership skills and business knowledge to help establish a unique tourism venture. To qualify for this role, you must have a diploma or degree in Business or Tourism Management or equivalent education, as well as ideally 5 years experience in the Tourism Industry, ideally focusing on outdoor adventure. You have some experience in Financial Management and have competence in all facets of tourism product development and marketing.

You are an outstanding communicator with an entrepreneurial spirit and a natural drive to succeed. Impeccable leadership, mentoring, and evaluation skills are essential. You must also be comfortable living in an isolated community, and have an understanding of life in the high arctic. The ability to communicate in Inuktitut and/or other languages would be a big asset.

About the Benefits

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive $100,000+ annual salary that is commensurate with your skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition, you will also have access to the following excellent benefits:

  • Northern Living Allowance on top of salary
  • Monetary allowance in lieu of benefits
  • 4 weeks paid vacation
  • Subsidized housing
  • Company cellphone allowance
  • Company vehicle provided

If you are driven by your new career and life experiences in the High Arctic, then Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. wants you! - Apply Now!

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About Arctic Bay

Arctic Bay is a vibrant, traditional community with a population of 900 located in the northern most region of the Borden Peninsula on Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

The natural landscape of Arctic Bay is an ever changing sensory experience, ripe with natural wonder around every corner. In addition to its natural beauty, the area is steeped in the rich cultural traditions of the Inuit people, who have occupied the area for nearly 5,000 years. Resourceful, creative, and most of all, friendly and hospitable, Inuit people are always ready to teach others about their ancient traditions, and share their knowledge of the land.