Translator for the Romance Language
Kanton Graubünden
Chur
Key information
- Publication date:16 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Chur
Job summary
Join us in the beautiful Graubünden, the only trilingual canton in Switzerland. Be part of a diverse and dynamic work environment that values your unique skills.
Tasks
- Translate various official documents into Romansh and German.
- Advise on language use and assist with legal text translations.
- Review print materials and support during elections and votes.
Skills
- A degree in translation or a related field is preferred.
- Fluent in Romansh and German, with additional languages a plus.
- Strong IT skills, especially with SDL-Trados/Multiterm.
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Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.
Translator for the Romance Language
Registry Office | 80% | Chur (part-time home office possible)
We are looking for a Translator for the Romance Language for the Registry Office by arrangement.
Your area of responsibility
- You work in the Romance translation service and are responsible for translating voting proposals, consultations, decisions of the government and the Grand Council, media releases, and other texts for the media and the cantonal gazette, as well as texts from the Registry Office, departments, and divisions into Rumantsch Grischun and German.
- You also translate the updates of the Romance legal code, advise departments on language usage questions, review print templates, and occasionally participate in elections and votes.
What we expect from you
- This versatile role in an interesting field requires a personality with suitable training (e.g., translation or interpreting school, university degree).
- We expect flawless command of the Romance and German languages. Additional language skills are an advantage.
- Experience in translation and understanding of legal matters are desired.
- The position also requires good IT skills; experience with the translation program SDL-Trados/Multiterm is advantageous.
- Flexibility, strong teamwork skills, resilience, and initiative complete your profile.
We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.
If you have any questions, André Paganini, Head of Central Services and Finance, is happy to assist you at phone number 081 257 22 25.
Application deadline: September 30, 2025
