Husky Musher / Husky Guide

About the role

Join Northern Lights Village for an exciting winter season as a Husky Musher and guide. You will care for a team of huskies and lead unforgettable sledding tours for international guests in the Arctic wilderness of Finnish Lapland.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, grooming, and health monitoring for the husky kennel.
• Train and condition the dogs for safe sled pulling.
• Lead guests on husky sledding tours, delivering safety briefings and ensuring guest safety.
• Maintain sledding equipment and kennel facilities.
• Educate visitors about huskies, mushing traditions, and the local environment.
• Assist with other resort activities as needed during the season.

Required profile

• Experience in dog mushing, sled dog handling, or related animal work.
• Strong passion for wildlife and outdoor adventure.
• Good physical fitness and stamina for cold‑weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in remote winter settings.
• Basic knowledge of animal first aid.

Required skills

• Animal first aid

What we offer

• Competitive seasonal salary, negotiated hourly rate.
• Accommodation options, including shared rooms at a subsidised rate.
• Professional development and training in tourism and guiding.
• Discounts across Northern Lights Village properties and facilities.
• Supportive team environment with multilingual colleagues.