Instructors for FM Winter Unit

The security policy situation in our region and in the world has changed, and the government has therefore decided that military capability should be strengthened. The importance of northern Sweden and the Nordkalotten region has increased, and winter capability and winter training within the Swedish Armed Forces and among our partner countries have thus grown. The Swedish Armed Forces Winter Unit (FMVE) is part of I 19 and has the primary task of developing and coordinating winter and subarctic capability within the entire Swedish Armed Forces. We are looking for you who want to be part of developing subarctic capability. We will offer you opportunities to develop with exciting tasks in different locations. As an officer at the training division, your main task is to train our students at national and international courses. As part of the Swedish Armed Forces, you will gain experience, qualifications, and above all a sense of community that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. You develop daily by seeing how you can make a difference. You are met with challenges while having a strong and secure employer that supports you. There are simply many advantages for you. About Us FM Winter Unit contributes to enabling the Swedish Armed Forces operational units to operate in all climate zones, particularly in winter environments. The unit is located in Boden and is organized under Norrbotten Regiment I 19. The training division conducts courses throughout the year. Main Job Responsibilities Firstly, your work involves acting as course director/instructor at the unit's national and international courses, which means you will teach in both Swedish and English. You will participate in defense-wide projects, be an instructor in training activities, and provide expert support for your own and allied units. Furthermore, you will lead/participate in projects in the subarctic climate, participate in the Swedish Armed Forces security inspections regarding cold weather, and perform other relevant work tasks. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Professional officer, OR6/7 with at least 5 years of professional experience. Strong ability to express yourself in speech and writing, in both Swedish and English Driver's license at least category B Personal Qualities You are an individual with high integrity, good social competence, and you welcome diversity. You have a high sense of responsibility, which means you have the ability to work independently, but have no problem collaborating with others both within and outside the section. You must be able to implement and evaluate the results of completed work and assignments within the operation. You have high security awareness in your work, handle your tasks with good overall perspective, and make decisions in line with your superior's intent. You are thorough and have a structured way of working and the ability to change pace when required. You have a positive attitude toward physical training as this is part of the work tasks in the Swedish Armed Forces. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. MERITORIOUS QUALIFICATIONS Military driver's license/certificate for tracked vehicle, snow vehicle, heavy truck with trailer, and wheel loader Very strong ability to lead troop training up to platoon level Good personal skills (weapons, physical performance capability, FUSA/SUSA (unit training/combat training with live ammunition)). Mountain and/or medical training instructor. Experience in working on and independently driving projects Previous service at schools/centers within the Swedish Armed Forces Language skills beyond English and Swedish Good experience working in a subarctic climate Good administrative ability in the Swedish Armed Forces support systems Other Information Employment Form: The position is a permanent employment; we apply a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the agency. Employment Level: Full-time Work Location: Boden, with periodic service assignments at other locations nationally and internationally. Start Date: By agreement. For information about the position, contact: Anders Killmey. [email protected], 072-712 38 76 Frans Wickbom. [email protected], 070-395 49 30 For information about the recruitment process, contact: Anders Killmey. [email protected], 072-712 38 76 Trade union representatives can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces main line: 010-825 10 00 OF - Bothnia, Janne Almgren Försvarsförbundet, Annelie Forshage Seko försvar, Susanne Thunberg SACO, Björn Astermo Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-20. Your application should include a CV and cover letter in which you explain why you are suited for this position. We also ask that you attach references, certificates of completed training both within and outside the Swedish Armed Forces, and certificates of completed international service. I 19 is one of Sweden's largest regiments. The regiment's main office and leadership are located in Boden. The regiment's most important task is to build combat units, and in the coming years I 19 will gradually develop the new Norrbotten Brigade. By 2028, the regiment should be able to train, stock, and mobilize the entire brigade including associated functional units. The brigade should be able to conduct operations in all environments but will be specialized for operations in the subarctic environment of the Nordkalotten region. Conscript training is conducted at the Norrbotten Armored Battalion, which is responsible for training and maintaining units for the Norrbotten Brigade. The regiment also consists of regiment headquarters, Defense Health, the Garrison Support Unit, the Logistics Unit, and the Local Planning Unit. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer with an open organization where we support each other. The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, health and fitness programs, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security clearance. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security vetting with criminal record check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be designated for wartime deployment. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The scope of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and cover letter must be attached to the employment application. Contact from external recruitment firms and salespeople is not welcome.

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