Ski Resort Worker

Come work in Sallatunturi for the winter! Experience a colorful Lapland winter in the middle of nowhere! We are looking for staff for customer service and slopes for the winter season 2026-2027. Positions are available for lift operations and slope maintenance. Sallan Ski Resort is seeking proactive and energetic individuals for the winter season. Here, you will work amidst beautiful and quiet mountain nature. Our resort is known for its uncrowded slopes, excellent customer service, and superb slope conditions. Our resort is a medium-sized ski center in Finland, with 15 slopes and 7 lifts, 4 of which reach the summit. Here, neither customers nor staff get lost in the crowd; you are an important part of a small team with a shared goal: Finland's best ski resort. Our resort was named the ski resort of the year in 2009 & 2021. What will you do at Sallatunturi? - Assist and guide customers on lifts - Ensure customers have a good experience from start to finish - Perform safety checks, opening, and closing of lifts - Monitor safe lift operation - Perform various outdoor and indoor tasks during morning, day, and evening shifts, including weekends and peak seasons (Christmas, winter holidays, and Easter) - Report faults and problems. Depending on your skills, also participate in their repair Available employment contracts Work begins with the snowfall, around late November / early December, and continues until about mid-April. Start, end, and working hours are negotiable according to your preferences. Several positions are available, but limited. Mature job seekers are also very welcome to work in Sallatunturi! This is a great opportunity to spend the winter in a peaceful mountain environment. We hope applicants will have: - A cheerful, proactive attitude towards customer service and work - Ability to be part of a close-knit team - Interest in winter sports and equipment (skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, etc.) - Basic knowledge of English Additionally, it is appreciated if you have: - Previous experience in ski resort operations (rental work, customer service, ski instruction, Ski Patrol, snowmaking, cash register use) - Other language skills (e.g., Swedish, Dutch, German, Spanish) - A driving license (B) - Willingness to try living in Lapland during winter - Own accommodation in Sallatunturi - Skills with surveillance cameras and computers - Experience operating a snowmobile None of these are mandatory; attitude and willingness are sufficient. Everything else can be learned. Why choose Salla? - A medium-sized ski resort with a good attitude - Close-knit community and village atmosphere, easy to join the team - Nature begins right outside the workplace - Uncrowded and stress-free ski resort, with plenty of activities - Excellent opportunities for movement and good employee benefits What we offer with employment: We provide our employees with various benefits for leisure and hobbies. You can ski for free on Sallatunturi slopes during the valid employment contract and rent equipment when available. Equipment maintenance is also offered at a discount when there are no queues for customer repairs. You will also receive staff discounts on products at SkiShop and the café, and free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate during workdays. Wellness benefits include free visits to Sallatunturi Sports Center or a subsidized gym membership. Additionally, you can get discounts on lift tickets to other ski centers with the Ski.fi staff card, including benefits for family and friends visiting Sallatunturi. Our salary: Salary is determined according to the ski resort sector collective agreement. Depending on the tasks, starting salary is 12.01–13.07 €/h (from 1.9.2026). Previous experience in the field is recognized as experience-based pay increase, so more experienced workers earn higher hourly wages. We also pay all evening, night, Sunday, and holiday work supplements according to the collective agreement. Salary is paid twice a month. Work shifts: We offer both full-time and seasonal employment. Shifts are scheduled according to the ski resort's opening hours, including morning, day, and evening shifts, as well as weekends and peak seasons. Shifts are planned in three-week cycles and announced at least a week before the cycle begins. Working hours can be adjusted based on your preferences and the resort's needs. Please note before applying: We do not provide accommodation, but we are happy to help find suitable housing. Rental prices in Sallatunturi are very reasonable compared to many other Lapland tourist centers. There is no grocery store in the Sallatunturi area; the nearest is in the town center (10 km). Planning your transportation in advance is recommended. What we want to see in your application: (CV + cover letter + any work certificates) - An introduction in your application, telling who you are - What the winter season in Sallatunturi would mean to you - How you see yourself as a valuable team member? What would be your preferred work station? - We see your application as personal and genuine, reflecting who you are and why you want to work with us. You may use AI for language polishing, but authentic applications are preferred. All applications containing the above will lead directly to an interview. Interviews will be conducted via video or in person! The application deadline is 20.11.2026, but we will process applications as they arrive and fill positions with suitable candidates. If you have questions, contact Lauri! COO & Ridgetop Manager – Lauri Valola Lauri.Valola@salla.fi / +358 503771300 https://www.linkedin.com/company/salla-ski-resort