Musher

Musher job announcement

We're on the hunt for passionate and outgoing Dogsledding guide(s) to lead guests on a unforgettable self drive dogsledding experience. If you love animals, meeting new people, and working outdoors, this is your chance to turn Arctic days into something truly spectacular.

Job Description:

Dogsledding Guide - Full time contract

Paid: Fixed salary (rate to be agreed upon).

Equipment and traning will be provided by the employer.

Key Responsibilities:

Animal welfare and care: Ensure that all dogs receive proper nutrition, health monitoring, training and care.

Morning duties including feeding dogs, cleaning the kennels prior to guests arriving.

Harnessing dogs and preparing the teams for tours, safety instructions with guests, joining guests on tours

Ensuring safety of the dogs and guests during the tours

General maintenance and cleanliness of the dogyard

Being with the guests post tour and storytelling around the fire with coffee/tea/cocao

Training dogs in the off season

Collaborate with the kennel manager for daily operations, health and safety, etc

Additional tasks as required to work in the dogyard

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive training and support.

· Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

· A dynamic and friendly work environment.

· The chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

· Staff discount and benefits.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Working experience as a guide or related positions.

· Experience with dogsledding either as a musher or dog handler, minimum 1 years / season

· Very good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus, but not required.