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Vinnumálastofnun

18. apríl 2026

Expedition Operations & Safety Specialist (Cycling & Bikepacking) - The Fjord Hub ehf.

Vestfirðir
Hlutastarf
Sumarstarf
Tímabundið starf

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support and expand our cycling operations into remote, backcountry, and expedition-based tourism in Iceland. This role is essential to the safe execution, technical reliability, and international development of our guided bikepacking and highland cycling programs.

The position combines advanced bicycle mechanics, wilderness safety leadership, expedition logistics, and international bikepacking expertise. It is designed to support operations in Iceland’s high-risk, remote environments where technical failure or medical incidents can have serious consequences.

Key Responsibilities
Expedition Operations & Leadership
Plan, coordinate, and lead multi-day bikepacking and backcountry cycling expeditions in remote regions of Iceland

Oversee daily field operations in environments with limited infrastructure and emergency access

Serve as on-site decision-maker responsible for safety, logistics, and route execution

Safety & Risk Management
Act as primary safety officer for remote expeditions

Develop and implement risk management protocols for extreme weather, terrain, and isolation

Provide wilderness medical response and emergency care when required

Conduct pre-trip risk assessments and ongoing field safety evaluations

Advanced Technical Bicycle Support
Perform high-level mechanical diagnostics and repair on expedition bicycles, including drivetrain systems, hydraulic brakes, and load-bearing configurations

Execute field repairs in remote environments where standard workshop support is unavailable

Build and maintain bicycles optimized for long-distance, off-road, and multi-day unsupported travel

Program Development & International Expertise
Contribute to the development of international bikepacking programs and partnerships

Advise on route design, gear systems, and expedition strategy based on global bikepacking experience

Support growth of the company’s offerings beyond local services into specialized cycling tourism

Training & Capacity Building
Train staff and clients in bikepacking techniques, field repair, and expedition safety

Establish internal standards for technical reliability and risk management

Support development of best practices for operating in Iceland’s remote cycling environments

Required Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in advanced bicycle mechanics, particularly for off-road and expedition use

Extensive experience in multi-day backcountry or international bikepacking expeditions

Certification in wilderness medical response (e.g., Wilderness First Responder or equivalent)

Proven ability to operate in remote, high-risk environments with limited external support

Experience in expedition leadership, guiding, or outdoor operations

Strong knowledge of risk management, logistics, and safety planning in extreme conditions

Work hours are flexible, daytime hours between 9am and 6pm

Wages, 3.500,- ISK per hour

For inquiries send to hello@thefjordhub.is

Please apply by filling in an online application here: https://form.vinnumalastofnun.is/eures and put "260326-02" in the field for employer.
Last application date is April 18th, 2026.