Safari Guide, Lapland Safaris Levi

Lapland Staff Oy; Petsukka; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arctic Guide course paid

Staff benefits

Shared accommodation

Job summary

Lapland Staff is seeking Safari Guides for the winter season across Luosto, Levi, Saariselkä, Ylläs and Olos in Lapland. You will introduce international guests to Finnish Lapland and lead them on snowshoe safaris, visits to reindeer farms and husky kennels, and snowmobile trips to see the Northern Lights.

Your day includes preparing programs, outfitting guests, and maintaining equipment, with duties that may include indoor clothing maintenance and occasional evening work.

Qualifications

• Class B driver’s license is essential.
• BE license and experience driving a 9-seater vehicle in snow is advantageous.
• EU citizenship or valid Finnish work permit required.
• French language knowledge is an advantage in certain destinations.
• Fluent English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare safari programs and meet guests before safaris.
• Dress guests in winter clothing and manage equipment.
• Maintain and clean equipment after safaris.
• Support equipment team across destinations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Job description

Lapland Staff is looking for Safari Guides for various locations of Lapland Safaris for the winter season 2026–2027. We are looking for Safari Guides to work in Luosto, Levi, Saariselkä, Ylläs and Olos.

As a Safari Guide, you get to introduce our international guests to the magnificent nature of Finnish Lapland and guide them through adventure activities. You may act as a guide, for example, on a snowshoe safari at the top of a fell, take the guests on a visit to a reindeer farm and a husky kennel, or snowmobile into the snowy forest to see the Northern Lights. In some of our destinations a part of safari guides job is to also guide various bus tours.

Your work tools can be snowmobiles, ice fishing gear, e-fatbikes, skis and snowshoes. As a guide, your workdays consist of preparing for the safari programs, meeting the guests before the safaris, as well as taking care of the clothing of your guests. You will help them dress up properly before each safari and after the activity you will take care of the clothes that you provided such as overalls, socks, boots and gloves. One of the most essential parts of the job is to help dress our guests with winter clothes, and all our safari guides work as part of our equipment team. After the safaris, cleaning and maintaining the equipment used on safaris is an important part of a safari guides daily routine as well. Whatever you do, every day you get to see the excitement on your guests faces as they prepare for new and unique experiences!

We are looking for people who enjoy being outdoors regardless of the weather and to maintain a positive attitude even on long and busy days. Your workdays are rarely the same, and a working day can consist of one or several different tasks, and a lot of work is also done in the evening. Changes to your daily tasks may come with short notice.

In addition to outdoor work, variation to your days comes from indoor clothing maintenance work. Work tasks and guest groups vary a little between destinations. The guides we are looking for are versatile and multitalented, with an open attitude towards different work tasks.

In all our destinations, knowledge of French language, is considered an advantage. We train our employees in first aid skills, but we value previously acquired first aid skills as well. At least a class B driver’s license is an essential requirement for the job. BE driver’s license and experience of driving a 9-seater vehicle in snowy conditions are considered advantageous, as well as knowledge of the area. In addition, please note that in order to work in Finland, EU-citizenship/passport or valid working permit to Finland is required.

In Luosto, the safari guides may act as elf guides during the Christmas season.

In Luosto and Levi, knowledge of French language (fluent) is a prerequisite.

We expect from you:

• Positive attitude and excellent cooperation and interaction skills
• Customer service-focused and group management skills
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Passion for outdoors and Interest in Finnish Laplands nature, culture and history
• Fluent English – knowledge of French, German, Italian or Spanish is considered an advantage

We offer you:

• Fun working days and a supportive team
• The opportunity to learn about the nature of the north
• Numerous leisure opportunities enjoying the real winter
• Comprehensive staff benefits of Lapland Hotels & Lapland Safaris. You will receive benefits for example from equipment rental, restaurants and Lapland Ski Resorts lift tickets.

Lapland Safaris provides for new employees a paid Arctic Guide -course at the beginning of their employment.

The employment relationship is a fixed term seasonal contract by the Collective Agreement in the Adventure Services sector. Work will start in November 2026 and will last until the end of March 2027, in Rovaniemi a few positions end already mid-January 2027. Salary according to the Collective Agreement of Adventure Services grade A-C, minimum hourly wage between 10,80-13,60 € (gross). Work will be done also during weekends and public holidays. Sundays and Finnish bank holidays are paid double. Accommodation is organized in shared rooms, with reasonable rent in comparison to the local price level.

Please note that Lapland Safaris is a non-smoking working place.

In addition, please note that in order to work in Finland, EU-citizenship/passport or valid working permit to Finland is required.

If you need a work permit or visa for Finland, we must be able to process your application in time due to the length of the permit process.

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala