Forester (m/f/d)
Oberuzwil
Key information
- Publication date:30 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Oberuzwil
Job summary
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland, we focus on community welfare. Join our diverse team and benefit from a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Manage and care for forest areas in St. Gallen.
- Supervise a team of forestry workers and trainees.
- Conduct various forestry projects for third parties.
Skills
- Experience in forestry or related fields is preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
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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. With our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The State Forest Operation is one of 300 public forest owners in the canton of St. Gallen and, with nine foresters and five apprentices, the largest forestry employer and training company. Spread across the locations Goldach and Oberuzwil, the forests of the canton of St. Gallen are managed and a variety of work is carried out for third parties.
We are looking for a
Position: 80-100%
Workplace: Oberuzwil
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:
Cornelia Lichtensteiger, HR Business Partner (Phone 058 229 48 89) and
Beni Herbert, Operations Manager Forestry Yard Oberuzwil (Phone 058 229 16 50) or Pascal Gmür, Head of State Forest (Phone 058 229 21 97) as well as at www.sg.ch/umwelt-natur/wald/forstbetrieb-staatswald.html
