Snowmobile Safari Guide

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Snowmobile Safari Guide to join our team in Levi, Lapland. If you are passionate about the Arctic, enjoy working with people, and want to create unforgettable winter experiences, this position is for you.

Work Location & Conditions

• Location: Levi resort, 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

• Preparing for safaris: snowmobiles, guest clothing and equipment, food & drinks, and outdoor venues

• Preparing and maintaining fires in wilderness kota and laavu

• Guiding private guests and special groups

• Driving clients using company cars and minivans (Category B license required)

• Other tasks related to safari operations and Arctic outdoor experiences

You Are a Great Match If You Are:

• Energetic, positive, and enthusiastic

• Experienced as a snowmobile guide in Lapland or Northern Norway/Sweden (minimum 1 full season)

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

• Comfortable with storytelling and engaging with guests

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

• A holder of Category B driving license with experience in Arctic winter conditions

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 full season of work as a snowmobile safari guide in a travel company in Lapland (Finland), Sweden or Norway.

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 Base Salary.

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.

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 the snowmobile sector (_details will be informed during contract signing_):

1\. ANNUAL LEAVE & SICK PAY

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

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

2\. 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) and Emergency First Aid (Hätäensiapu) certificates, alongside additional work-specific practical training determined by the company (e.g., deep-snow driving techniques) 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 and professional snowmobile gear including pants, jacket, boots, helmet with comms.

• 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).

3\. ADDITIONAL PERKS

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

4\. 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.

Why Join Scandinavian Travel Group?

With over 20 years of experience, Scandinavian Travel Group (STG) is known for intelligent, warm, and professional customer service in Lapland. Our multilingual guiding team speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Ukrainian, Russian, Finnish, and Swedish. Many of our guides have long-term Lapland experience, and some are true Arctic outdoor specialists with survival skills for harsh northern conditions. All guides are certified in first aid.

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

Join us and create unforgettable Arctic experiences this winter!