Census Agent (100%)

To manage a population of over 150,000 inhabitants, the Lausanne Residents Control Service (CH) is responsible for maintaining the residents' register by processing more than 50,000 change of address notifications (moving out/moving in) per year. The Service is also tasked with preparing and submitting residence and settlement permit applications for the foreign population to the competent cantonal authorities. To complement our legal department, we are looking for a census agent who enjoys both office work and fieldwork.

The City of Lausanne offers you a public service position within a dynamic working environment. We provide flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Main Mission(s)

Analyse the list of unoccupied dwellings according to the residents' register

Determine the actual occupancy of "empty" dwellings by conducting the necessary investigations (field visits)

Identify undeclared residents and take the necessary measures to register them in the population register and, if necessary, to apply for their residence permit

Establish and maintain a dashboard to monitor the progress of processed cases

Profile

Commercial employee certificate (CFC) or equivalent qualification

Population office specialist certificate, preferred

Minimum 3 years of professional experience within a residents control service

Knowledge of the Federal Act on the Harmonisation of Registers (LHR)

Excellent physical condition, frequent travel on foot and by public transport

Ability to successfully defuse potentially sensitive situations

Proficiency in MS Office tools, including excellent Excel skills

Good oral skills in English and German (level B1 or B2), other languages an asset

Special Conditions

Clean criminal record

Workplace

rue du Port-Franc 18, 1003 Lausanne

Salary Grade

6

Start Date

1st November 2026 or by agreement

Information

Ms Laura Bornand, HR Manager, 021 315 31 66, laura.bornand@lausanne.ch

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 25.09.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? Contact the service directly at +41 21 315 31 11.

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