Inspector
- 17 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Office for Economic Affairs
Inspector 80 - 100%
The Directorate of Economic Affairs is committed to attractive and competitive conditions for companies and employees. Job seekers are supported and empowered by the Directorate of Economic Affairs. The directorate enables diverse, connected and future-oriented mobility in the economic and living area of Zurich. The goals are high location quality, attractive jobs and thus prosperity for all. You too can contribute to this!
At the Office for Economic Affairs (AWI), we are committed to an attractive, leading and future-oriented Canton of Zurich. In the interest of companies and the population, we identify economic needs for action and make effective contributions to sustainably further develop the economic location Zurich. Our core services aim to create optimal economic framework conditions while implementing applicable law in accordance with the legislator's intent.
The Labour Inspectorate is committed to safe and healthy working conditions in the Canton of Zurich. We support companies in implementing labour law regulations and make an important contribution to protecting employees through advice, control and prevention.
For our "Occupational Safety and Health Protection" teams, we are looking for two inspectors starting 1 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Your tasks:
- Independent preparation, execution and documentation of ASA controls, working time controls, construction inspections and other operational visits directly on site with our customers
- Preparation of confirmation letters, visit reports in commercial, trade and service companies in the Canton of Zurich
- Processing and follow-up of complaints from employees about working time violations or breaches of working conditions
- Active collaboration with internal and external offices
Your profile:
- Completed technical/craft apprenticeship as well as higher professional education (federal specialist certificate or federal diploma HF)
- Many years of professional experience (ideally in the areas of occupational safety/ergonomics and health protection)
- ASGS specialist or willingness to train
- Fluent oral and written expression in German, additional foreign language skills advantageous
- Organisational talent with precise and efficient working style as well as enjoyment of a role with a high field service proportion (at least 60%)
- Confident and assertive manner, high resilience and assertiveness
- Proficient in the use of IT tools
We offer:
Flexible working hours, contributions to meal costs and home office. Your workplace? Optionally in Zurich - Altstetten, a few minutes’ walk from the station, at home or throughout the canton on site with your customers.
Curious? Beat Häring, team leader, +41 43 259 91 16 will be happy to provide you with further information.
We look forward to your application! Learn more about us at www.zh.ch/vd .
