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BookingAvailable position: Winter Guide
Spitzbergen Adventures is a tour operator in the arctic offering snowmobiling, ice cave exploration, sightseeing, hiking and many more activities.
We are offering day tours, overnight tours and special tailored expeditions.
Are you a new member of our team? We are looking for you who has experience in working in challenging weather conditions. Who as people skills and finds happiness in showing our guests this beautiful island. You are flexible, a problem solver and like to ride a snowmobile.
We also facilitate media productions and logistic operations.
What position is open?
We are recruiting a Winter Guide. Spitzbergen Adventures runs day tours, overnight tours and tailored expeditions, and also facilitates media productions and logistics operations.
Who are we looking for?
Someone with experience of working in challenging weather, with people skills, who finds genuine satisfaction in showing guests this island. You are flexible, a problem solver, and comfortable on a snowmobile.
What qualifications do you need?
A class B driving licence, Svalbard Guide Training Course and/or Arctic Nature Guide certification, firearm carry licence, passenger transport licence, snowmobile experience and basic first aid. Svalbard experience is preferred.
What we offer
The possibility of a year-round contract, help finding an apartment, proper equipment, comprehensive training, and varied working days in Arctic surroundings.
Frequently asked questions
What position is available?
We are recruiting a Winter Guide for day tours, overnight tours and tailored expeditions.
What certifications do I need?
Class B driving licence, Svalbard Guide Training Course and/or Arctic Nature Guide certification, firearm carry licence, passenger transport licence, snowmobile experience and basic first aid knowledge.
Do I need previous Svalbard experience?
It is preferred but not required. What matters most is experience working in challenging weather conditions and a genuine interest in guiding.
Is the contract seasonal or year-round?
There is the possibility of a year-round contract.
Do you help with accommodation?
Yes, we assist with finding an apartment.
What language do I need?
Basic English proficiency is required.
Job requires:
- Driver’s license (Category B)
- Svalbard Guide Training Course and/or Arctic Nature Guide certification
- Firearm carry license (Låneløyve)
- Passenger transport license (“Kjøreseddel”)
- Snowmobile experience or similar
- Passionate about guiding
- Preferably Svalbard experience
- Basic first aid knowledge
Personal qualities:
- Proactive attitude
- Service-oriented
- Dependable
- Adaptable
- Organized
- Positive outlook
- Basic English proficiency
What we offer:
- Possibility for a year-round contract
- Assistance with finding an apartment
- Great work environment with proper equipment
- Diverse workdays in stunning Arctic surroundings
- Comprehensive training and procedures provided
