Labour Inspector (80% to 100%)

The Lausanne Labour Inspectorate (ITL) is the enforcement body of the Federal Labour Act (LTr) and the Ordinance on Accident Prevention (OPA). It is composed of a multidisciplinary team (lawyers, nurses, engineers, STPS specialists and secretaries). The ITL monitors working conditions in companies and ensures compliance with the LTr and the OPA. It also provides information to workers and employers on labour law and conducts prevention campaigns on occupational health protection. To strengthen its team, the ITL is looking for a labour inspector.

At the City of Lausanne, your commitment makes sense. You contribute every day to the well-being and dynamism of our municipality.

Main Mission(s)

Ensure compliance with provisions relating to health protection and the prevention of occupational accidents

Control the organisation of work and the prevention measures in place within companies

Write reports on company visits and notify employers of any infringements

Inform and advise employers on occupational health protection and accident prevention

Propose and implement awareness and information campaigns for employers and workers

Conduct audits of health and safety concepts (MSST)

Approve and review company plans

Profile

University Master’s degree, University of Applied Sciences or ETH (or equivalent) in a field relevant to the role

STPS specialist certificate or equivalent, or willing to undertake the training

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in health and safety

Knowledge of federal labour legislation, health and safety, and social insurance (an asset)

Proven skills in analysis and synthesis, organisational sense

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Person who is rigorous and flexible, with good interpersonal and listening skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Special Conditions

Clean criminal record

Occasional work in the evening and at weekends (1 to 2 times per year)

Workplace

Place de la Riponne 10, 1001 Lausanne

Salary Grade

10

Start Date

1st October 2026 or to be agreed

Information

Mr Laurent Mettraux, Head of the Labour Inspectorate, 021 315 76 81

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 31.08.2026 via the online form.
If this is not possible, please contact the service directly at 021 315 71 83.

We pay great attention to the diversity of the life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.