Job Description

Quark Expeditions is the world leader in polar expedition travel. Headquartered in Toronto, we operate transformative voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic, including Greenland, Northern Canada, and Svalbard, aboard three state‑of‑the‑art expedition vessels: Ultramarine , Ocean Explorer , and World Explorer .

Since 1991, Quark has pioneered many of the industry’s greatest firsts, from the first commercial transit of the Northeast Passage to the first circumnavigation of Antarctica with guests. Today, we continue to push boundaries as part of Travelopia , the world’s leading experiential travel group backed by KKR.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Quark’s leadership team as a Senior Project Manager , reporting directly to Executive Leadership. In this role, you’ll lead high‑impact, company‑wide initiatives that support our global growth and operational excellence. You’ll take projects from early concept through to successful delivery, working closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to ensure outcomes are aligned with business goals, timelines, and budgets.

This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys complexity, values collaboration, and thrives in a dynamic, global environment, someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and bring people along the journey.

What We Offer

• Base salary of CAD $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year
• Annual performance-based bonus (5% target, up to 10% maximum)
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible hybrid working pattern

What You’ll Do

• Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics aligned to business strategy
• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of complex, high-impact global strategic initiatives
• Drive change adoption through documentation, training, and stakeholder alignment
• Deliver internal technology/platform implementations with the centralized tech team
• Train and onboard teams on new processes to support adoption across regions
• Manage cross-functional resourcing and capacity for key programs
• Manage budgets, vendors, and logistics (e.g., global events) as needed
• Lead additional strategic, ad-hoc initiatives as required
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Partner with Executive Leadership on scope, priorities, and success metrics
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive alignment and accountability
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and change impacts
• Provide clear executive-level updates, reporting, and recommendations

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading complex projects in a cross‑functional environment
• Leadership, influence, and executive stakeholder management
• A practical, hands‑on approach and delivery mindset
• Excellent organization and time management; able to juggle competing priorities
• Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches
• A strategic mindset, with an understanding of how projects create business and financial value
• Analytical problem-solving and sound decision-making
• Exposure to technology implementations, product launches, or platform rollouts (an advantage)
• PMP certification or equivalent experience (an advantage)

We believe people perform best when they can be their true selves and diverse teams drive better results. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us here: Talent@Travelopia.com

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