Sled dog Guide, Lapland Husky Safaris Levi-Ylläs

Lapland Staff Oy; Muonio; On-site; EUR 12,842 - 18,291; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation in shared rooms

Lift tickets for Lapland Ski Resorts

Restaurant access

First aid training provided

Equipment rental

Job summary

Lapland Staff Oy in Muonio, Finland, seeks sled dog guides for the winter season 2026–2027 to work with Lapland Husky Safaris Levi‑Ylläs.

You will care for the dogs, prepare safaris, guide teams, assist guests, and handle on-site duties. The role includes weekend work, double pay on Finnish bank holidays, shared accommodations, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• Good physical condition and tolerance for outdoor winter work.
• Flexibility with working hours and ability to handle pressure and changing situations.
• Class B driver’s licence; experience driving a snowmobile is an advantage.
• Valid EU passport or working permit for Finland.
• Non-smoker.

Responsibilities

• Take care of the dogs’ well‑being: feeding, watering, socialising puppies, and daily cleaning of kennels.
• Perform kennel and guide work: prepare safaris, dismantle after the program, provide customer service at the kennel and on the terrain, and guide dog sleds.
• Assist guests who drive their own sleds and provide support during the safari.
• Carry out other tasks as required at the kennel.

Skills

Fluency in English

Good physical condition

Outdoor/winter work tolerance

Class B driver's license

Snowmobile experience

Non-smoker

First aid training

Job description

About the Position

Lapland Staff is looking for sled dog guides for the winter season 2026–2027 at Lapland Husky Safaris Levi‑Ylläs. The kennel is located near Muonio and has about 180 dogs. Guests come mainly from Europe, especially the UK, and the safari is a popular excursion during their holiday in Lapland.

Responsibilities

• Take care of the dogs’ well‑being: feeding, watering, socialising puppies, and daily cleaning of kennels.
• Perform kennel and guide work: prepare safaris, dismantle after the program, provide customer service at the kennel and on the terrain, and guide dog sleds.
• Assist guests who drive their own sleds and provide support during the safari.
• Carry out other tasks as required at the kennel.

Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• Good physical condition and tolerance for outdoor winter work.
• Flexibility with working hours and ability to handle pressure and changing situations.
• Class B driver’s licence; experience driving a snowmobile is an advantage.
• Valid EU passport or working permit for Finland.
• Prior experience with dogs, guide work or outdoor winter conditions is an advantage; first aid training is an advantage.
• Non‑smoker.

Benefits and Conditions

• Fixed‑term seasonal contract under the Adventure Services collective agreement.
• Salary according to the Collective Agreement of Adventure Services grade A‑C, hourly wage starting from 11,30 € (gross).
• Work during weekends and public holidays; Sundays and Finnish bank holidays paid double.
• Accommodation in shared rooms, reasonable rent relative to local prices.
• Equipment rental, restaurant access and Lift tickets for Lapland Ski Resorts as staff benefits.
• First aid training provided at the beginning of the season.
• Employment period: November2026 to end of March2027.