Sled dog guide, Lapland Husky Safaris Luosto

Lapland Staff Oy; Luosto; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Ski lift tickets

Equipment rental benefits

Restaurant benefits

Job summary

Lapland Staff is seeking sled dog guides for the winter season 2026–2027 at Lapland Husky Safaris Luosto. You will care for the dogs, perform kennel duties, guide safaris and assist with route maintenance in a demanding outdoor environment.

Applicants should be physically fit, flexible and customer-focused. English fluency is required; French knowledge is a plus. A Class B driving license and prior guiding or winter outdoor experience are advantageous. Accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with dogs and guiding winter activities is a plus.
• Class B driving license is required; snowmobile experience is advantageous.
• Good physical condition and flexibility for outdoor work in all weather.
• Prior guide work, outdoor winter experience, and dog handling knowledge are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Care for the dogs and kennel operations.
• Guide safaris and assist with route maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Active

English fluency

French (advantage)

Job description

Lapland Staff is looking for sled dog guides for the winter season 2026–2027 for Lapland Husky Safaris Luosto.

Our kennel is a middle-sized husky kennel so there is for sure sound and hustle during the winter season! Our kennel is a home to a pack of approximately 200 dogs who will be your daily workmates as well as your 15 human colleagues. Our guests arrive mainly from around Europe, and in December most of them come from the UK. Huskysafari is one of the most anticipated excursions of international guests during their holiday in Lapland!

We are looking for brisk, active and customer service-oriented Sled dog guides to do kennel and guide work. If you are cheerful, flexible, and a multi-talent who is not afraid of physical work, this work could be for you. Furthermore, if you get along well with people and dogs, you can communicate in English fluently and like to work outside regardless of the weather, then for sure you are the person we are looking for. A good knowledge of French in particular, is considered an advantage.

Your tasks include taking care of the dogs, daily work at the kennel, guiding safaris and possibly route maintenance. Kennel work includes taking care of the dogs well-being, feeding and watering them, socializing the puppies, and daily cleaning of the kennels. Guiding work includes preparation of the safaris and dismantling tasks after the program, customer service at the kennel and in the terrain during the safari and guiding dog sledges. In Luosto everyone does everything!

To fully succeed at this work, you need flexibility towards work hours, pressure tolerance to handle rush and changing situations, and good physical condition. At least a class B drivers license is required for the job and experience driving a snowmobile is considered an advantage. Our safaris are led by a snowmobile, and our guests drive their dog sleds themselves. In addition, please note that in order to work in Finland, EU-citizenship/passport or valid working permit to Finland is required. Please read more under the job advertisement

We organize first aid training for our employees at the beginning of the season but previously acquired first aid skills are considered an advantage. Previous experience in guide work, outdoor work in winter conditions, regional knowledge and experience working with dogs are also considered as an advantage. Most important thing is a realistic understanding of the demands of the work, especially its physical nature, but also the rewarding nature of the work.

We offer you:

• A great team and international work environment
• Variable work tasks and working days in pure air
• Brilliant recreation possibilities in Pyhä – Luosto area
• Comprehensive staff benefits of Lapland Hotels & Lapland Safaris. You will receive benefits for example from equipment rental, restaurants and Lapland Ski Resorts lift tickets.

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 last until the end of winter season (March) 2027. Salary according to the Collective Agreement of Adventure Services grade A-C, hourly wage starting from 11,30 € (gross). Work will be done also during weekends and public holidays. Sundays and Finnish bank holidays are paid double. Accommodation will be organized, with a reasonable rent in comparison to the local price level.

Having your own car is necessary to transfer between accommodation and work.

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

More information: [e-mail]

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. You can check your work permit requirements here: https://migri.fi/en/home

Work permit for seasonal work (whole winter season, over 3 months in Finland): 10.8.

Visa: 10.8.

Certificate for seasonal work (Christmas season, less than 3 months in Finland): 10.9.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Working time: Daytime work, Evening work, Weekdays, Weekends

Number of positions: 4

Notes for applying: https://laplandstaff.fi/en/job-openings/?ltsp_keyword=&ltsp_industry=Safarit&ltsp_location=Luosto

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Asiakaspalvelu, Eläinten hoito &eläinlääketiede, Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala