Kanton St.Gallen
Wil
Career and Vocational Counsellor (m/f/d)
- 18 August 2026
- 100%
- Wil
Job summary
Join the fifth largest canton in Switzerland, dedicated to societal welfare. This role offers a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Provide individual career counseling for youth and adults.
- Engage in project work and collaboration with schools and businesses.
- Support case management in vocational education as needed.
Skills
- Completed training in career counseling or willingness to pursue further education.
- Strong communication and reflective skills are essential.
- Ability to manage change and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work touches all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Career and Vocational Counselling Wil is a modern, customer-oriented, and established service centre that supports young people and adults around career choice and career questions. Our team consists of 12 employees.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a
Career and Vocational Counsellor (m/f/d)
from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement
Workload: 80%
Workplace: Wil
What to expect
- individual counselling of young people (including school office hours, class and parent events)
- career counselling for adults
- short consultations in the BIZ
- maintaining contacts with schools, educational institutions, and the economy in the region
- participation in projects and cantonal specialist teams
- depending on interest and suitability, the possibility to additionally take on counselling within the framework of vocational education case management
What distinguishes you
- completed training in career, study, and vocational counselling or willingness to complete the MAS in Career, Study, and Vocational Counselling
- preferably several years of professional experience in a comparable position
- initiative, independent, and versatile interested personality
- committed dedication to the concerns of career and vocational counselling
- resilience, high reflection and communication skills
- willingness to change to master even demanding situations
- efficient and organised handling of administrative tasks
What we offer
- varied and exciting tasks in a motivated team
- personal scope for design
- flexible working hours
- attractive development and training opportunities
- participation in the Ostwind company subscription
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
Further information from:
Marion Lenggenhager, Head of Department, Tel. 058 229 05 39
