Camp Hosts & Snowmobil guides

Join our team for an unforgettable Arctic winter! Tromsø Lapland is looking for reliable, motivated and physically fit animal handlers to help deliver authentic reindeer experiences while ensuring outstanding animal welfare, guest safety and memorable experiences in the heart of Northern Norway. Hva vi ser etter​ Reindeer Sledding Guide / Animal Handler​ This is not​ a regular guide or hospitality position. While delivering excellent guest experiences is an important part of the role, your primary responsibility is the care, handling and welfare of our sledding reindeer. We are looking for people who genuinely want to work with animals and understand the responsibility that comes with it. Everyone hired for this position will initially be employed as an Animal Handler​. During this period, you will receive extensive practical training and gradually learn the routines, safety procedures and responsibilities involved in working with our herd. This includes handling large reindeer, exercising them, harnessing and unharnessing, daily care, animal welfare, veterinary follow-up, and learning how to safely work around both the animals and our guests. Becoming a Reindeer Sledding Guide is something that has to be earned, and it is not guaranteed from day one.​ Once you have successfully completed the required training and demonstrated the necessary skills, judgement and responsibility, you may​ be authorised to operate sledding tours as a Reindeer Sledding Guide. How long this process takes depends entirely on the individual. Some people develop the required confidence and competence quickly, while others may need considerably more time. Because of the responsibility involved, not everyone will be suited to guiding sledding tours, and that is perfectly acceptable. Our first priority will always be the safety and welfare of both our animals and our guests. To succeed in this role, you should be genuinely passionate about working with animals, eager to learn, and motivated to build a close understanding of our reindeer as individuals. The best candidates are those who also enjoy storytelling and communicating with people, as becoming a great sledding guide requires both excellent animal handling skills and the ability to create memorable experiences for our guests. We are looking for someone who: • Communicates confidently in English (additional languages are an advantage) • Is physically fit and enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions • Has a calm, responsible and confident attitude around animals • Cares deeply about animal welfare and guest safety • Is reliable, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team • Enjoys working with people from different cultures • Is solution-oriented and willing to help wherever needed • Understands that this is a physically demanding role with real responsibility • Is passionate about this type of work, and wants to make a career out of this. Previous experience with reindeer is highly valued, but not required. Experience working with horses, sled dogs, livestock or other large animals is considered a strong advantage. A valid car driver's licence is desirable. Experience with winter driving, tractors and snowmobiles will also be considered an advantage. For the right candidate, this position can lead to further opportunities within the company. We are especially looking for people that might want to do this for more than one season. Our season lasts from November to mid-April Important information before applying​ Please read the following carefully before applying: • Due to a high number of applications, we cannot guarantee that every applicant will receive a reply. • We do not sponsor or cover flights, visas, travel costs or accommodation. • You must already have the necessary paperwork and legal right to work in Norway. We do not sponsor work visas for this position. • This is a genuine outdoor working position. Winter temperatures can drop below -30°C​, and applicants must be prepared to work outdoors in demanding Arctic weather conditions. • Tromsø Lapland offers staff accommodation close to camp at a reasonable cost. Accommodation is only available to full-time employees and is subject to availability. • Employees may bring their own car. However, pets are not allowed at the camp or in staff accommodation, except by special agreement in advance. • Applications that do not include all required documents and such listed above will not be evaluated. Arbeidsoppgaver​ What you should know about this role​ This is not a regular guide or hospitality position.​ While delivering excellent guest experiences is an important part of the job, your primary responsibility is the care, handling and welfare of our reindeer. We are looking for people who understand that the animals always come first. This position involves intensive practical training and a high level of responsibility from the very beginning. You will spend most of your working day outdoors, working closely with our sledding reindeer in all weather conditions. The role is physically demanding and includes daily walking and exercising of the reindeer. Depending on the needs of the animals, you may walk up to 6--7 kilometres per day while leading them. Our reindeer are working animals, and each has its own personality, behaviour and temperament. They can weigh well over 100 kg​, and although they are generally calm, they are large, powerful animals with antlers. You must always be aware of your surroundings, understand how to read the animals' behaviour, and handle them with confidence, patience and respect. Safe handling protects both you and the reindeer. A large part of your daily routine will involve harnessing and unharnessing the reindeer before and after guest departures, monitoring their condition, feeding and caring for them, and ensuring they are healthy, comfortable and ready for work. We expect our staff to get to know each individual animal and quickly notice any changes in behaviour, appetite or health. You will also follow veterinary treatment plans and health protocols prescribed by authorised veterinarians, maintain high standards of animal care, and contribute to the overall health and welfare of the herd throughout the season. We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with animals, take pride in responsible animal husbandry, and are committed to creating safe, memorable experiences for our guests. Some of the daily tasks you will face in this job:​ • Prepare, harness and unharness reindeer for daily sledding activities • Safely operate reindeer sledding experiences for guests • Ensure excellent animal welfare through feeding, monitoring and daily care • Assist guests before, during and after activities • Maintain sleds, harnesses, fences and other equipment • Clean and maintain reindeer pens and working areas • Monitor the health and condition of the reindeer and report any concerns • Assist with moving and handling the herd when required • Work closely with guides, Camp Hosts and the rest of the operations team • Carry out other practical tasks around the camp as needed Vi tilbyr​ • A unique opportunity to live and work in Arctic Norway for the winter season • Competitive pay and employment conditions • Thorough training in reindeer handling, sledding operations and safety procedures • High-quality work clothing and equipment provided • Work in an international team with colleagues and guests from around the world • Staff accommodation available close to camp (subject to availability) • Free transportation to and from Tromsø on company buses when capacity permits • A varied and active outdoor job with close contact with reindeer • A friendly, supportive and professional work environment • Plenty of time off to explore Arctic Norway during your free time

Work as a cabin host under the Northern lights this winter Take the opportunity to work among colorful northern lights, sparkling winter days and severe cold in Sweden's northernmost city! We are looking for 4-6 people to work as hosts in our unique accommodation Aurora Camp. Apply with a friend! About us Kiruna Guidetur is one of the largest guide companies in Kiruna and has been around for 30 years. Since the start, our focus has been small groups and personal experience. Our focus is to offer small groups a personal service and a genuine experience of Kiruna and Lapland. We offer a large variety of tours out in the nature around Kiruna such as snowmobiles, skis, snowshoes, ice fishing and of course a hunt for Northern lights which is the highlight and dream for many of our guests.    We work with many local operators and travel agencies from all over the world and plan guests' journeys from transfers to hotels and tours. The company is constantly expanding, and we welcome different approaches and new ideas.  As an employee with us, you get the opportunity to develop in your work role and try different areas of work together with colleagues from around the world. Enjoying ourselves and having fun at work is important to us, which is why we encourage initiatives for staff activities and organize a bunch of them during the season. Accommodation can be difficult to find in Kiruna and we therefore offer our employees staff accommodation. About the job Aurora Camp in Kurravaara is a unique accommodation 15km outside Kiruna where we welcome guests from all over the world to stay overnight close to nature. The camp is located in the woods next to the remarkable Torne River.  As a cabin host at Aurora Camp, you will receive guests for check-in, clean the cabins, maintain igloos, make dinner for our guests. You will also get to drive snowmobile on a daily basis and help out with transfers.  Our focus is to offer small groups a personal service and a genuine experience of Kiruna and Lappland. We offer a large number of different tours out in nature around Kiruna such as snowmobiles, skis, snowshoes, ice fishing and of course a hunt for the northern lights which is the highlight and dream for many of our guests.   The work as a cabin host is varied and includes driving a snowmobile and you therefore need to have a driver's certificate for snowmobile at the start. This is something we can help arrange at your own expense. The work is mostly done outdoors and also involves some physical work such as snow shoveling and maintenance of igloos. The fact that you are interested in culture and the Northern Lights is a plus as the guests ask a lot about this. About you As a cabin host, you are the first person our guests meet at check-in at Aurora Camp and you will represent the camp during their whole stay. We therefore attach great importance to providing a professional and pleasant service for them.  Since you live and work in the same place, it is also important to be able to distinguish between private life and work. We are looking for people that: are responsible, precise and service minded work effectively and have an eye for details have good English in speech and writing, since most of our guests come from all parts of the world are good at collaborating with their colleagues and respect each other, which is very important in our team of 6 people have a driver's license B (car) have a driver's license for snowmobile or are willing to get one before the start of the working period Meritorius: Previous experience of jobs in the tourism industry Previous work in hotel, camp Additional language skills First aid training, CPR (let us know in your application if you do not have a first aid training or access to accommodation. We will look at the possibilities together of arranging that upon arrival) What we offer Seasonal contract (full-time) between November and March (at least two people for the period 1st of November-31st of March and 4 people for mid November-mid March) HRF collective agreements for secure employment a fun and international work environment with development opportunities, all while being immersed in breathtaking nature Accommodation: we offer our employees the chance to rent a room in staff accommodation (simple cottage) with shared kitchen, toilet/shower and living room with TV