Regional Forester (m/f/d)

20 April 2026
100%
Sarganserland

Job summary

Join the 5th largest canton in Switzerland, dedicated to community well-being. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with meaningful contributions.

Tasks

Manage the forest region with a focus on sustainability and care.
Supervise and support around 12 forest rangers in daily operations.
Strategically lead initiatives in public and private forest areas.

Skills

Looking for a reliable and engaged professional with entrepreneurial thinking.
Strong management and organizational abilities are essential.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills are required.

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About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the cantonal administration. 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 Forest Region 3 Sargans is characterized by protection forests and includes the forest area of the municipalities of Sargans, Vilters-Wangs, Bad Ragaz, Pfäfers, Mels, Flums, Walenstadt, and Quarten. The 17,700 ha of forest are mostly located on steep slopes up to an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. 80% of the forest area is publicly owned and 20% is private forest. The average utilization volume is around 40,000 m3 solid wood per year. Management and maintenance are carried out by the forest owners' enterprises as well as other companies. The Forest Council is responsible for the strategic management of the forest region. The Regional Forester manages the operations. Around 12 district foresters report to him/her.

We are looking for a reliable, committed person with entrepreneurial thinking and action as of September 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Workload: 80 - 100%

Workplace: Sarganserland (currently Unterterzen)

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:

Cornelia Lichtensteiger, HR Business Partner (Phone 058 229 48 89) and

Mario Mullis, President of the Forest Council Forest Region 3 Sargans (Tel. 079 264 61 61) as well as at www.waldregion3.sg.ch.