Kanton Zürich
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Assistant to Department Management 60 - 80%
- 31 January 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as an assistant. Shape the future!
Tasks
- Manage the busy agenda of the department head effectively.
- Coordinate appointments and handle inquiries professionally.
- Support event organization and administrative tasks.
Skills
- Commercial training or relevant assistant experience required.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills essential.
- Proficient in IT tools, especially M365 applications.
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About the job
looking ahead | shaping | preserving
Building Department Canton Zurich
60 - 80%
June 1, 2026
Assistant to Department Management
The Spatial Planning Department is committed to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich. Due to the retirement of the previous position holder, we are looking for a dedicated assistant with strong customer orientation for the department management. Join us in contributing together with the various actors of spatial planning to a high-quality and diverse Zurich living environment.
Your tasks
- You keep the busy agenda of the department head up to date and are our showcase to third parties in appointment coordination
- You always keep an overview while handling ongoing inquiries and clarifications
- You answer inquiries and independently carry out tasks
- You take on organizational tasks for events
Your profile
- Commercial training and/or executive assistant with a federal diploma with relevant professional experience
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with an uncomplicated and open-minded working style
- Independent and reliable – with a focus on quality and pragmatic solutions
- Enjoy working with IT tools (M365 suite) and digital processes
- Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement of workflows
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation, and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the location quality of the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Scope for creativity
Responsible activity
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview
Final decision
