Animal Keeper - Assistant (80% to 100%)

As a large landowner, the City of Lausanne maintains its urban spaces and forests according to the principles of sustainable development.

For the management of our animal park (farm animals and birds), we are looking for an animal keeper.

The City of Lausanne offers you a stimulating working environment, flexibility that adapts to your lifestyle, and first-class social benefits.

Duration

Assistant contract for a duration of 3 months

Main Mission(s)

Manage the animal park and supervise the animals (farm animals and birds)

Ensure the care of the animals

Maintain and inspect the facilities

Ensure the proper functioning of equipment and materials

Collaborate on maintenance and development of public green spaces

Participate in events

Profile

Certificate of vocational training as an animal keeper or equivalent qualification

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role

Professional experience in animal care and supervision

Strong sensitivity to animal welfare and ecology

Ability to operate specific vehicles (tractor, loader, etc.)

Organisational skills and ability to prioritise work

Sense of public service and respect for professional ethics

Proactive, resilient and diligent person capable of working autonomously while fostering team spirit

Comfortable with common office tools (MS Office) and knowledge of an ERP system such as Accorda, BBTA

Special Conditions

Driving licence (category B)

Clean criminal record

Trailer licence BE required, M1 licence (desired)

Year-round on-call service

Winter on-call duty for snow clearance

Start Date

Immediate or to be agreed

Information

Mr David Senn, sector manager, 021 315 57 15

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 16.10.2026 via the online form.
If this is not possible, please contact the service directly at 021 315 57 22.

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