Are you looking for the right place to live out your passion for sled dogs? Then you’ve come to the right place!
We are the Team Petter Karlsson Sleddogs in Slussfors, Sweden. Right on our doorstep is Sweden’s largest nature reserve: Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve. With 565,000 hectares, lakes, mountains up to 1700 metres, it offers the ideal environment for training our sled dogs, especially as we have 6 months of snow a year. Petter has been active in professional racing for over 20 years and is one of the most successful mushers. In addition to the professional sport, we also offer multi-day tours for international guests to share the unique experience of sledding. And this is where you come in!
We are looking for experienced handlers and guides with a passion for dog sledding and with the energy and motivation to be an important part of our team with the goal to build up the best dog team in the world! If you want to join us on this journey, you should…
…love being outside, also when it is -30°C.
…bring some experience in working in a kennel.
…have a good english, since this is our working language.
…preferebly not have your own dogs with you, since we cannot provide the space for them.
For the upcoming season 2024/25 we are looking for 2 handlers and 2 tour guides. The individual job descriptions are listed below.
We need one person starting as soon as possible, 2 persons from 1st August, and 1 person starting 1st November until 15th May 2025.
In addition to providing accommodation and compensation, we present you with the invaluable opportunity to enhance your expertise in sled dogs. You will also have the chance to participate in Metsjövidda Fjällrace.
You think you are the right person for the job? Then apply by filling out the form at the end of the page.
We are looking forward to here from you!
Team Petter Karlsson
Handler
YOUR TASKS
- daily work in the kennel incl. feeding and cleaning
- short and long distance training with the dogs
- Race preparation
Your requirements
- Experience in kennel work
- good knowledge of English
- ideal Driving Licence B
Guide
YOUR TASKS
- responsible for the running of our 5-day overnight tours with up to 4 guests (about 4 tours/month)
- this includes preparing the sledges, packing the food parcels and food for the dogs
- work in the kennel between tours
Your requirements
- experience in a kennel is mandatory (ideally already as a guide)
- positive interaction with guests
- high degree of independence and a sense of responsibility (you are solely responsible for your guests and approx. 25 dogs during the tour)
- very good knowledge of English
- Class B driving licence
- First aid training (not older than 1 year at the start of work)