District Forester (m/f/d)
Kanton St.Gallen
Kaltbrunn
Key information
- Publication date:09 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Kaltbrunn
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, serving the public good. Be part of a diverse team impacting over half a million lives.
Tasks
- Support forest management in the Waldregion 4 See area.
- Provide services for forest owners and the local community.
- Collaborate with an 8-person team to promote active living.
Skills
- Looking for candidates with relevant experience by February 2026.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
- Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in the region.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. With our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Forest Region 4 See is located in the southwest of the canton of St. Gallen. It extends from Rapperswil-Jona, with a midland character, to the mountainous region of Amden. Lake Walen and Lake Zurich, with the Linth plain in between, complete the diverse landscape and form the ideal conditions for active living, working, and well-being. The forester team of Forest Region 4 See, consisting of 8 people, provides a variety of services for the forest, forest owners, and the population.
We are looking for a forester for the double district Benken-Kaltbrunn-Schänis starting February 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Workload: 80-100%
Workplace: Kaltbrunn
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information from:
Cornelia Lichtensteiger, HR Business Partner (Tel. 058 229 48 89) and
Jörg Hässig, Regional Forester Forest Region 4 See (Tel. 058 229 34 98) as well as at www.waldregion4.sg.ch.
