Section Head of the Investigation Office, 80-100% Activity Rate

About the job

Dominated by its two emblematic castles, Valère and Tourbillon, the city stands out for its dynamism, friendliness, sunny climate, and rich historical and archaeological heritage. These assets make it a quality destination.

The Buildings and Construction Service of the City of Sion manages and develops the municipality's built heritage. It is structured around several complementary sections: the administration and secretariat of the service, the public investigations and building control section, the buildings section dedicated to the maintenance and renovation of municipal properties, and the studies, projects and heritage section which designs and plans new developments.

The City of Sion is advertising a position for

Section Head of the Investigation Office at 80-100%

within the Buildings and Construction Service.

Main Responsibilities

Ensure the management and development of the Public Investigations and Building Permits Office, overseeing its smooth operation and team coordination. Support and monitor building permit files, ensuring their efficient processing and close coordination between various municipal and cantonal services. Ensure cross-functional approaches and promote smooth collaboration among different stakeholders to guarantee coherence, quality, and efficiency in the building permit process.

Employment Conditions

• Be a qualified HES architect, holder of a federal certificate of competence (CFC) as a building draughtsperson, or possess equivalent experience;
• Have several years of experience in the construction field, with proven experience in project management and team leadership;
• Possess good knowledge of construction law, architecture, urban planning, and heritage, as well as the application of current regulations;
• Be proficient with common IT tools and have an interest in digitalisation and process optimisation;
• Be a native French speaker with excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrate dynamism, good organisational skills, rigour, and diplomacy;
• Show analytical and synthesis skills as well as a sense of public service.

We Offer

• A varied selection of continuing education courses;
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits through the City of Sion Staff Association;
• Preferential rates on public transport and PubliBike Velospot subscriptions, as well as discounts on electric bike purchases, within the framework of the mobility plan;
• A salary scale adapted to responsibilities;
• A progressive salary, a 13th month salary, and a minimum of 25 days’ holiday per year.

Start date: to be agreed.

Salary

According to the City of Sion staff regulations and the Municipality’s salary scale.

Information regarding the job description and salary can be obtained from Mr Roland Imhof, Head of the Buildings and Construction Service, tel. 027 324 17 11.

Applications, including CV, cover letter, diplomas, references, and certificates, must be submitted online via our recruitment platform accessible on our website https://www.sion.ch/offres-emploi , by 2 September 2026.

Any applications submitted after the deadline will be disregarded.