Winter season as a guide in Northern Lapland! A whole different working experience far away in North! We are looking for energetic and cheerful guides with lots of positive attitude to work in the area of Inari-Saariselkä, Lapland during the next winter season. If you want to experience something unique and mystical, Lapland is the right place for you. Lapland is exceptional: geographically, spiritually and any other way you can imagine. The heart of mystical nature can always be found in Lapland. Even though the world would be changing, the Aurora Borealis, stars in the sky, midnight sun and the polar night remain the same. Witnessing the magical Northern Lights dancing up above is once-in-a-lifetime experience for many. Why wouldn't you be a part of creating magical experiences in Lapland? For more reasons to work in Lapland you can read at http://rekrytointi.inarisaariselka.fi/.
Job description:
As the winter is the peak season, working days can be very busy. Applicants should possess the ability to work quickly and cope with pressure. The candidate must be ready to share his/her keen interest in magical Lapland through invigorating stories and engaging activities. The guide must have a charismatic personality and excellent communication skills.
Desired qualifications, skills and experience:
- Strong customer service skills and background
- Fluent in written and spoken English. Other languages are considered an advantage
- Team working skills and resistance to pressure -Previous experience of seasonal work
- Proactive attitude and motivation
- Flexibility regarding the working hours
- Ability to work independently
- Driving license (B)
- Experience and ability to be in nature
Other:
- Experience of working as a tour guide or safari guide
- Skills to deal with the group of customers
- Level 2 First Aid Course (or preparedness/willingness to submit the course)
- Hygiene passport
- Knowledge of the area
We offer a great seasonal position in a truly international hospitality business in Lapland. You will work in the middle of the most unique nature in Lapland wilderness where you are surrounded by the beauty of Finnish forests. Together with other employees you have an exceptional chance to create the magic of Lapland. Accommodation will be provided.
Employment will mainly commence in November and lasts until the end of March 2018. We also offer longer and shorter working periods. Depending on the location of the resort the season might last e.g. from August to May. We can discuss about different opportunities better and find a suitable position for you! Working hours may be either part-time or full-time. If you got interested send us your application thru our system with attached CV and the contact details of your reference by 17.09.2017. We only consider applications submitted via Opteam system. Apply soon because we will fill the position right after finding the suitable candidates. Apply via this link: https://careers.fi/opteam/add_application.cgi?job_id=1408&language=uk
For more information please contact: Opteam Lapland Office; lappi@opteam.fi, +35810 8500 554 (no text messages) Jyry Lehtoniemi, Recruitment consultant, jyry.lehtoniemi@opteam.fi, +35850 413 1220. Mika Rauhala, Sales Manager, mika.rauhala@opteam.fi, tel.+358400355159, Before calling, please take in consideration Finnish time zone (UTC/GMT +2). Please leave your call request via text message. All applications will be treated confidentially. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT TAKE ANY APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL!
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