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English is widely spoken, but customer-facing roles generally require basic proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian. Technical or lift roles are more flexible.
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Mountain Safety
Skistar · Norway · Sweden
Apply by 1 October 2026
Patrol slopes across Åre or Trysil to assess safety padding, mark hidden obstacles, enforce mountain rules, provide emergency trauma first aid, and execute rescue sled transfers down steep slopes.
Pay
kr180–215 / hour
Duration
5 months
Start
10 November 2026
End
15 April 2027
Job type
Mountain Safety
Housing
Subsidized Staff Housing
Collective hourly pay (180–215 SEK/hr), staff accommodation, all-resort season pass, safety training clinics, and specialized uniform gear provided.
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SLAO Ski Patrol certification or international equivalent. Advanced wilderness first responder (WFR) qualification. Expert technical skiing capabilities.
Skistar Network Lift Pass
Specialized Patrol Gear
Subsidized Housing
Pension Scheme
Skistar is the absolute powerhouse of Scandinavian alpine sports, owning and operating the dominant ski resorts across Sweden and Norway. They manage everything from the physical ski lifts and slope grooming engines to major rental shops, specialized lodging networks, and family guest service spaces.
Dominant Scandinavian Resort Operator
Excellent Work-Life Balance Commitments
Modern, Highly Advanced Machinery Fleet
Subsidized Employee Living Complexes
English is widely spoken, but customer-facing roles generally require basic proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian. Technical or lift roles are more flexible.
Skistar operates major destinations including Åre, Sälen, and Vemdalen in Sweden, alongside Trysil in Norway.
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