Forestry Supervisor (m/f/d)

09 August 2025
100%
Oberuzwil

Job summary

As the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, we serve the community with 6000 staff. Join us for meaningful work impacting over half a million lives.

Tasks

Manage forestry operations in St.Gallen, overseeing diverse tasks.
Lead a team of nine foresters and five apprentices effectively.
Support various projects and collaborations with external partners.

Skills

Experience in forestry management and team leadership required.
Strong organizational and communication skills needed.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment essential.

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About the job

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 Staatswald Forestry 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. The forests of the canton of St. Gallen are managed at the locations Goldach and Oberuzwil, and a variety of work is carried out for third parties.

Due to retirement, we are looking for a

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: Oberuzwil

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

Further information from:

Pascal Gmür, Head of Staatswald (Phone 058 229 21 97) and Bernhard Herbert, Operations Manager Oberuzwil (Phone 058 229 16 50) as well as at Forstbetrieb Staatswald | sg.ch