Kanton Graubünden
Tamins
Professional internship period in forestry at the Office of Forests and Natural Hazards, Rhine Valley/Schanfigg region
- 13 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Tamins
Job summary
Join the Ufficio foreste e pericoli naturali in Grigioni, Switzerland. Gain hands-on experience in forest management and natural hazard protection.
Tasks
- Assist in mountain forest activities and natural hazard inspections.
- Contribute to ecological forestry strategies and public relations.
- Collaborate on forest law issues and protection infrastructure planning.
Skills
- Degree in environmental sciences or equivalent, preferably BSc.
- Teamwork, motivation, and reliability are essential.
- Knowledge of multiple cantonal languages is a plus.
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About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Professional internship period in forestry at the Office of Forests and Natural Hazards, Rhine Valley/Schanfigg region
Office of Forests and Natural Hazards | 80-100 % | Tamins
The Office of Forests and Natural Hazards (OFNH) is the cantonal specialised service for the forest and protection against natural hazards. The employees of the OFNH are committed to the needs of society regarding the forest and ensure sustainable forest management.
You ensure that the Graubünden forest
- is able to protect people, animals and infrastructure,
- is a habitat for various animal and plant species,
- is a supplier of raw materials such as wood, water and energy,
- can also serve as a place of rest and recreation for people in the future.
From a date to be agreed, the Office of Forests and Natural Hazards offers a professional internship period (80-100 %) in the Rhine Valley/Schanfigg region (workplace Tamins).
What awaits you
- Possibility to organise the internship period in a personalised way, taking into account your preferences and our requirements
- Opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of mountain forest management
- A stimulating activity with a direct link to integrated risk management related to natural hazards, nature and technology
- Independent work within a motivated and collegial team
- Modern working conditions
Tasks
- Get to know the various areas of activity of the cantonal forestry service of Graubünden
- Collaboration in tree marking in mountain and protection forests
- Participation in inspections related to natural hazards
- Gain an overview of the planning and implementation of protective works and connection infrastructures
- Development of forest ecology strategies
- Support for public relations activities
- Collaboration in dealing with forestry law issues
What we expect from you
- Degree in environmental sciences with a specialisation in forestry or landscape (at least BSc) or a SUP forestry engineer or equivalent training depending on the areas of competence
- Duration of the internship 4-6 months (preferably between March and November) or at a date to be agreed
- Motivation, ability to work in a team and reliability
- The working language is generally German; good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage
We look forward to receiving your online application and would be pleased to get to know you.
For specialist questions, Miriam Arpagaus, regional forestry engineer, is available, tel. +41 81 257 61 88, miriam.arpagaus@awn.gr.ch .
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Ines Scherrer, administrative assistant/personnel manager, tel. +41 81 257 38 77, Ines.Scherrer@awn.gr.ch .
Application deadline: 31 December 2026
