Pistor AG
Altishofen
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Forest Ranger EFZ (a)
- 10 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Altishofen
Job summary
Join the Kanton Luzern team to shape the future of the region! Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent quality of life.
Tasks
- Manage the Luzerner Staatswald, rich in biodiversity and resources.
- Plant, maintain young forests, and conduct timber harvesting.
- Mentor forestry apprentices, fostering their professional growth.
Skills
- Certified forester with a passion for the profession.
- Experience as a trainer for apprentices is a plus.
- Valid driving license (category B); BE is advantageous.
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About the job
Working for the Canton of Lucerne means shaping the future - that of the canton, its residents, and not least your own. More than 6,000 employees in 200 different professions contribute daily to the excellent quality of life in our canton.
The Agriculture and Forest Service (lawa) ensures the strengthening of natural resources and the sustainable development of rural areas in the Canton of Lucerne. It is the cantonal competence and service center in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and hunting, as well as nature and landscape protection.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The Canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
The Agriculture and Forest Service (lawa) ensures the strengthening of natural resources and the sustainable development of rural areas in the Canton of Lucerne. It is the cantonal competence and service center in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and hunting, as well as nature and landscape protection.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The Canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
Forest Ranger EFZ (a)
80% - 100% | Altishofen
You like to get involved and love the forest? Then you are right with us.
Together outdoors in the forest – with expertise, support, and passion. We are a collegial team that takes responsibility and enjoys working in the forest.
Your tasks
- Together with the team, you manage the Lucerne state forest – 2600 hectares full of diversity, responsibility, and forest knowledge.
- You plant and care for young forest, carry out timber harvesting work, and maintain roads and forest paths.
- With your know-how, you contribute to projects around forest biodiversity and forestry – practical and impactful.
- As a mentor, you accompany trainee forest rangers and promote their development in everyday professional life.
Your profile
- You are a trained forest ranger and bring enthusiasm for your profession.
- Ideally, you are a vocational trainer and have already gained initial experience in supervising trainees – but we are happy to support you on this path as well.
- Taking responsibility, finding solutions together, working safely – this is your lived professional everyday life.
- You have a category B driving license – BE is an advantage.
Construction, Environment and Economic Department of the Canton of Lucerne
Agriculture and Forest Service (lawa)
Ruedi Helfenstein
Head of State Forest Operations, Forest
+41 41 349 7497
Agriculture and Forest Service (lawa)
Ruedi Helfenstein
Head of State Forest Operations, Forest
+41 41 349 7497
