Head of the Office for Economy and Labor (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects 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 Department of Economic Affairs is at the heart of the economy and currently employs around 650 people. They work in the Office for Economy and Labor, the Agricultural Office, the Cantonal Forestry Office, the Office for Nature, Hunting and Fisheries, the Office for Public Transport, the Office for Data and Statistics, as well as in the General Secretariat.

The Office for Economy and Labor significantly contributes to the development of the canton as a business and employment location. On behalf of the St. Gallen government, it advocates for optimal framework conditions for the economy and provides a wide range of services for companies, employees, and job seekers through the main departments of location promotion, working conditions, and unemployment insurance.

We are looking for a committed personality as of April 1, 2026, or by agreement

Workload: 100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Beat Tinner, President of the Government (Tel. 058 229 34 87), and Thomas Unseld, Secretary General (Tel. 058 229 34 68)