Rolfsen

Rolfsen is confident he's up to the challenge, even if the assignments bring him face-to-face with one of the island's many natural hazards, such as giant jellyfish or killer sharks.

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The lush island caters to upscale clientele and Rolfsen said the wealthy traveller might better relate to him than they would with the younger and single contestants, such as a radio disc-jockey from India and a photographer from Amsterdam.

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Rolfsen, who currently works as an online news editor for The Province newspaper in Vancouver, is vying for a six-month contract worth 150,000 Australian dollars (about US$96,000).

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Before departing, Rolfsen took the time to thank everyone who supported him in a farewell video.

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"Canada AM will be my official cheerleader," Rolfsen said.

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What has Rolfsen sweating is the responsibility that comes with representing his country in an international competition.

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Rolfsen, 39, said he isn't nervous about meeting the judges but really wants to make his country proud.

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Rolfsen plans for his daughters and wife Lora to spend a few weeks at the caretaker's lodge with him if he wins his "dream job."

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The oldest contestant in the bunch, Rolfsen hopes his age will also work in his favour.

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"The pressure is really starting to mount," Rolfsen said.

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