Kanton Zürich
Zürich
10 hours ago
ICT Trainer 80 - 100%
- 25 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the ICT department of the Zurich government, a hub for tech innovation. Shape the future of ICT education while enjoying a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Lead the ICT training program, ensuring quality and coordination for 11 learners.
- Guide and mentor learners throughout their training journey with reports and evaluations.
- Develop the learning organization and innovative training concepts for future ICT professionals.
Skills
- Completed ICT vocational training (EFZ) and tertiary qualification; extensive IT experience.
- Strong pedagogical skills and experience mentoring learners in ICT.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities with a passion for modern education.
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About the job
ICT Trainer 80 - 100%The Office for Informatics (AFI) is the IT competence center of the Canton of Zurich.
It provides comprehensive services in the area of central IT infrastructure and canton-wide applications for directorates, authorities, judiciary, and independent institutions. Commissioned with the implementation of the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy, the office accompanies the canton into the digital world.
The training of the next generation of ICT professionals is a central concern for the Canton of Zurich. For the professional leadership, training, and further development of our ICT apprentice organization at the Office for Informatics, we are looking for a committed personality with a passion for vocational training and joy in working with young people. In addition to operational work, you will also strategically advance ICT basic education. You want to shape ICT basic education at AFI both operationally and strategically and are looking for a position with potential? Then you are exactly right here!
Your tasks:
- Overall responsibility for operational ICT basic education at AFI, including planning, coordination, and quality assurance of the entire training process for currently 11 apprentices
- Professional, methodological, and personnel leadership, support, and promotion of apprentices throughout the entire apprenticeship; preparation and execution of educational reports, probationary period, and evaluation discussions.
- Management of internship and deployment planning as well as close cooperation with AFI practical trainers and the personnel office
- Further development of the AFI apprentice organization and ensuring training quality through continuous development of the basic education concept, apprentice lab, training tools, and learning formats in the sense of modern, future-oriented ICT vocational training.
- Establishment, operation, and continuous development of the apprentice lab (including infrastructure, budget, and training offerings).
- Participation in recruitment, selection, and trial apprenticeships in cooperation with the personnel office, as well as onboarding new apprentices into the organization.
- Implementation of the introduction program for apprentices in the ICT specialist profession EFZ
- Ensuring compliance with cantonal requirements and regular exchange with the Vocational Basic Education Unit in the personnel office.
Your profile:
- Completed ICT vocational training (EFZ) as well as tertiary level qualification (FA, HF, or equivalent); several years of professional experience in the IT environment.
- Experience in supporting and promoting apprentices as well as high pedagogical and didactic competence.
- Very good basic ICT knowledge, ideally with a focus on system technology.
- Strong social and communication skills, a structured, responsible, and well-organized working style, and joy in contributing new ideas.
- Commitment to modern, quality-oriented training of young ICT professionals and enjoyment in working with young people.
- Willingness for continuous further education.
What we offer:
- A meaningful role with plenty of creative freedom, where you can actively further develop and shape ICT training at the Office for Informatics
- The opportunity to professionally and methodically help shape the training of ICT apprentices in the context of the digital transformation of the Canton of Zurich
- An environment where training is consciously further developed and new ideas, modern learning forms, and innovative approaches are welcome
- A reliable employer with flexible working hours, home office options, individual training opportunities, and a workplace in the city of Zurich
Application
We look forward to receiving your complete and meaningful online application. Please use the online tool for this.
Specific questions about the position will be gladly answered by Sandra Rüttimann (Team Leader People & Culture) at Tel. No.: +41 43 259 50 99. Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to Julia Ernst (Recruiting Specialist) at Tel. No.: +41 43 259 35 19.
Your new environment: www.zh.ch/AFI
