GUIDE in Lapland

We are looking for an experienced and engaging Guide (Activities & Aurora) to join our team in Lapland. If you are passionate about the Arctic, have excellent conversational skills, and want to create unforgettable experiences sharing local nature, culture, and traditions, this position is for you.

Work Location & Conditions

• Location: Levi resort (with guiding duties extending to Rovaniemi), Lapland (Scandinavian Travel Group office)

• Main office language: English

• Client languages: English (Spanish, French, German, Dutch are major advantages)

• Schedule: Full-time, flexible winter hours (according to agreement)

• Contract period: 5 months, fixed-term 01.11.2026 to 31.03.2027

Your Responsibilities

• Guiding non-motorized excursions, daily activities, and evening Northern Lights programs.

• Driving guests safely in our 4x4 passenger vans to our private wilderness venues.

• Hosting small-group visits to our partner reindeer forests and husky kennels, ensuring all animal welfare guidelines are strictly followed.

• Guiding evening programs at Polarmans Camp and hosting masterclasses on basic winter survival skills at the Snow Igloo Park.

• Guiding larger groups (up to 1 big bus) for a select few activities in Levi and Rovaniemi, though the majority of activities remain small-group focused.

• Other tasks related to excursion operations and Arctic outdoor experiences.

You Are a Great Match If You Are:

• Experienced as a guide in Lapland with a strong understanding of local nature, culture, and traditions.

• An excellent communicator with strong conversational skills to share accurate information with guests.

• Confident in spoken and written English; additional languages are a major advantage.

• Highly self-disciplined, responsible, and ready to work outdoors in demanding Arctic weather.

• A holder of a Category B driving license with experience driving 4x4 passenger vans in Arctic winter conditions.

Required Experience:

• Previous guiding experience in Lapland.

1\. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Contract Type & Justification This is a fixed-term employment contract. The fixed-term nature is legally justified by the strictly seasonal nature of the winter travel business in Lapland.

Base Salary & Included Hours

• Contract Type: Fixed Monthly Salary.

• Monthly Base Salary: to be discussed further

• Included Working Hours: The base salary covers an average of 37.5 to 40 hours of work per week (approx. 160 hours per month).

Supplements (Paid in addition to the base salary):

• Sunday & Public Holiday Work: In accordance with the Finnish Working Hours Act, all hours worked on a Sunday or an official public holiday are compensated with a 100% pay increase (double pay).

• Evening & Night Work: Work performed during evening and night hours will be compensated with the appropriate hourly supplements as defined in the current Program Services Sector Collective Agreement (Ohjelmapalvelualan TES).

Overtime & Working Time Averaging

Given the seasonal nature of our work, we utilize a working time averaging arrangement (tasoittumisjakso) under the Finnish Working Hours Act and the Program Services TES. Your hours are averaged over the full 5-month contract period rather than calculated week by week. This allows flexibility for more hours during our peak winter weeks and fewer during quieter periods.

Seasonal Company Performance Bonus At the end of the winter season, after reviewing company results, we pay a seasonal bonus based on overall company performance in activities sales (details will be informed during contract signing).

2\. ANNUAL LEAVE & SICK PAY

• Annual leave accrual: 2 days/month in year 1; 2.5 days/month from year 2 (Finnish Annual Holidays Act)

• Sick leave pay: Full salary for the applicable period per the Travel Agency TES

3\. WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Accommodation: A private room in the Levi area can be provided. Rent is offered at a competitive price and managed via a separate fixed calendar-month lease agreement.

• Professional Training: Company-paid updates for your standard First Aid (Ensiapu 1) certificate provided before the winter season begins.

• Transport: Free use of company cars for transport from your accommodation to the Levi office, according to the schedule and car availability.

• Connectivity: Work phone with a Finnish SIM (unlimited domestic calls, texts, and internet).

• Work Clothing: Guide gear: outdoor winter jacket (rated to 30°C), T-shirt, fleece, beany, pants, and boots.

• Insurance (paid by the company):

• mandatory accident insurance during work

• additional free-time accident insurance

• additional health insurance (specific conditions will be detailed during contract signing).

4\. ADDITIONAL PERKS

• Ski Pass: Access to a shared seasonal ski pass for Levi slopes. A personal seasonal pass can be provided at a special discount.

• Fitness: Personal local Levi fitness club membership can be provided.

• Lifestyle: Local worker discounts at selected restaurants and shops (515% via Levi Passi).

• Flexibility: Flexible work schedule outside peak periods.

5\. CONTRACT DURATION & EARLY TERMINATION

• This offer is for a fixed-term position running from 01.11.2026 to 31.03.2027.

• Trial Period: During the trial period (maximum 8 weeks), either party may end employment immediately and without giving a reason, except on discriminatory grounds.

• Contractual Early Termination: After the trial period, the contract is binding on both parties until 31.03.2027. Early termination is only possible in the following situations:

Why Join Scandinavian Travel Group? With over 20 years of experience, Scandinavian Travel Group (STG) is known in Lapland for intelligent, warm, and professional customer service.

Our multilingual guiding team speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Ukrainian, Russian, Finnish, and Swedish. Many of our guides have long-term experience in Lapland, and some are true Arctic outdoor specialists with survival skills for demanding northern conditions. All our guides are certified in first aid.

We create high-end, fully private experiences for our guests including world-class athletes, celebrities, and top-level executives always with absolute privacy and confidentiality.

Join us this winter and help create unforgettable Arctic experiences in Finnish Lapland.