Come and work in Kokkola. Just be yourself and you’ll do well here.
Nicklas Pohjola is the face of the KokkolaWorks campaign in 2024. He is an actor born and raised in Kokkola and known for his work in the Finnish sketch comedy show Putous.
Follow the Putous star and his escapades on the streets of Kokkola and at the workplaces in the region, while you find out more about this vibrant, leading city in the region of Central Ostrobothnia as well as the job opportunities it offers. We have numerous and diverse job opportunities for all kinds of talent.
Work and life in Kokkola
Do you want a good job or a good life? We offer you both. Kokkola is thriving, and we have a wide variety of available jobs for different skills.
Effortless living and everyday life: feel the sea breeze on your face, warm rocks under your feet and rest your eyes on the horizon.
Come and experience it for yourself and become enthralled! This page will give you more insight on life, work and opportunities in Kokkola.
Welcome to Kokkola!
Central Ostrobothnia is the smallest but spunkiest municipality in Ostrobothnia, it’s seasoned with internationalism and bilingualism, communality and experience. Something that isn’t small is our growing and forward-looking export industry, entrepreneurial traditions and modern businesses, distinctive and strong cultural life, as well as the great opportunities to pursue all your interests. It has always been easy for us to see beyond the end of our nose and welcome all newcomers.