Sled dog Guide, Lapland Husky Safaris Luosto

Lapland Staff Oy; Pelkosenniemi; On-site; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A winter adventure company in Finland is seeking sled dog guides for the season 2025-2026. Responsibilities include taking care of dogs, guiding safaris, and ensuring excellent customer service. Fluency in English and a Class B driving license are essential, while experience with dogs and outdoor work is advantageous. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff benefits from Lapland Hotels & Lapland Safaris

Accommodation provided

Recreation opportunities in the Pyhä Luosto area

Qualifications

• Experience in guide work or outdoor winter work is an advantage.
• Previous experience working with dogs is a plus.
• Basic first aid skills or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Care for dogs and perform daily kennel work.
• Guide husky safaris, including preparation and disassembly.
• Customer service during the safari.
• Assist with route maintenance and guide dog sledges.

Skills

English fluency

Good communication with people and dogs

Flexibility

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Class B driving license

Job description

Overview

Lapland Staff is looking for sled dog guides for the winter season 2025-2026, for Lapland Husky Safaris Luosto. Our kennel is a middle-sized husky kennel with about 200 dogs and 15 staff members. Husky safaris are a popular excursion for international guests during their holiday in Lapland.

Responsibilities

• Take care of the dogs and daily kennel work: feeding, watering, socializing puppies, and cleaning kennels.
• Guide safaris: preparation of the safaris and dismantling tasks after the program.
• Customer service at the kennel and in the terrain during the safari.
• Guide dog sledges and potentially assist with route maintenance.
• Work in a team where everyone does everything in Luosto.

Qualifications and experience

• English fluency; good communication with people and dogs.
• Cheerful, flexible, multi-talented, and comfortable with physical outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• French language is an advantage.
• Class B driving license is required; snowmobile driving experience is an advantage.
• First aid training is organized at the start of the season; previous first aid skills are an advantage.
• Previous experience in guide work, outdoor winter work, regional knowledge, and working with dogs are advantages.
• Realistic understanding of the physical demands and rewarding nature of the work.

What we offer

• A great team and international work environment.
• Variable work tasks and working days in fresh, clean air.
• Brilliant recreation opportunities in the Pyhä Luosto area.
• Comprehensive staff benefits from Lapland Hotels & Lapland Safaris, including equipment rental, restaurant benefits, and Lapland Ski Resorts lift tickets.

Logistics

• The employment is a fixed-term seasonal contract under the Collective Agreement in the Adventure Services sector. Start: November 2025; end: March 2026.
• Salary according to the Collective Agreement for Adventure Services grade A-C, starting from 11 € gross per hour.
• Working hours include weekends and public holidays; Sundays and Finnish bank holidays are paid double.
• Accommodation is provided at a reasonable rent relative to local prices.
• Having your own car is necessary to transfer between accommodation and work. Lapland Husky Safaris is a non-smoking workplace.
• Interviews are conducted during the application period; please apply soon.
• More information: [e-mail]
• To work in Finland, an EU citizenship/passport or a valid working permit is required. Applications from candidates who require a work permit cannot be accepted due to processing timelines.

Notes for applying

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori