Kanton Graubünden
Chur
11 hours ago
Head of Master Planning and Bases Section
- 24 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join the Grisons' unique trilingual team in Switzerland! Enjoy a dynamic work environment and excellent quality of life.
Tasks
- Lead the planning section, managing a dedicated team of three.
- Collaborate on strategic direction and ensure compliance with planning directives.
- Coordinate regional development processes with various stakeholders.
Skills
- Bachelor's or master's in planning or geography, plus extensive experience.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in 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 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.
Head of Master Planning and Bases Section
Office for Territorial Development / Department of Public Economy and Social Affairs | 80-100% | Chur
The Office for Territorial Development of Graubünden (UST-GR) shapes the future of our unique alpine living space. With about 35 motivated employees, we are committed to responsibly using land as a limited resource and finding the right balance between the various demands placed on our living space. Our tasks range from implementing government directives on territorial planning policy, supporting local and regional planning, to reviewing building applications outside of building zones. Transparency, professional expertise, and the protection of our natural life bases are at the center of our attention.
For the master planning and bases section, we are looking for a head of section for August 2026 or by agreement
Responsibilities
- Leads the master planning and bases section, manages case processing, and further develops the three-person team both professionally and organizationally.
- As a member of management, contributes to the strategic orientation of the office and ensures proper implementation of federal law directives in the master planning sector.
- Coordinates and leads master plan processes in close collaboration with cantonal services, regions, municipalities, and other interest groups.
- Promotes further development of regional territory and takes on leadership of projects, technical bodies, and working groups or participates in them.
What we expect from you
- Bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent diploma), ideally in territorial planning or geography, combined with several years of professional experience
- Strategic, analytical, and solution-oriented thinking as well as experience in project management
- Ability to handle stressful situations and assert yourself regarding complex specialist and political demands
- Strong communication skills and an aptitude for dialogue with various interest groups
We look forward to receiving your online application and are pleased to get to know you.
For specialist questions, Linus Wild (deputy head of office) is gladly available at phone number 081 257 23 07.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Deflorin (personnel manager) at phone number 081 257 23 26.
Application deadline: March 13, 2026
