Zürich
3 days ago
Intern in Spatial Planning 100%
- 24 April 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Raumplanung intern! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in spatial development.
Tasks
- Support the Richt- and Nutzungsplanung department with projects.
- Independently manage the redefinition of static forest boundaries.
- Coordinate between cantonal offices and municipalities effectively.
Skills
- Completed or nearing completion of a degree in spatial planning or related fields.
- Knowledge in spatial planning and GIS essential.
- Reliable, structured, and proactive work approach required.
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About the job
looking ahead | shaping | preserving
Building Department Canton Zurich
100%
September 1, 2026
Intern in Spatial Planning
Where will we live and work in the Canton of Zurich in the future? How will settlement development be aligned with current and future requirements and needs? Many challenges await for the spatial development of the Canton of Zurich – therefore we need you as support in the Spatial Planning Department of the Office for Spatial Development from September 1, 2026, for one year.
Create professional perspectives.
Create professional perspectives.
Your tasks
- Support of the specialist area of planning and land use in project work and daily business (50%)
- Independent management of the new determination of static forest boundaries and cantonal usage zones (50%)
- Coordination between cantonal specialist offices and municipalities
- Execution of GIS work
- Gain a comprehensive insight into the activities of spatial planning in the cantonal administration
Your profile
- Completed or near completion university degree in spatial planning, geography, political science or landscape planning
- Knowledge in spatial planning and GIS to support the specialist area work
- Independent, reliable and structured way of working
- Willingness to actively contribute to the specialist area
Ready to get started?
During an internship at the Building Department, you will take on diverse and challenging tasks in your personal field of expertise and experience everyday professional life up close - just 2 minutes from the main train station.
tasks in your personal field of expertise and experience everyday professional life up close - just 2 minutes from the main train station.
Your contact
Georg Müller
Area Supervisor Planning/Land Use
043 259 30 34
Area Supervisor Planning/Land Use
043 259 30 34
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers that are 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 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.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Responsible activity
Team
Network
Workplace near main station
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
Interview
Final decision
