Paramedic ES M/F 80-100%

About the job

Dominated by its two emblematic castles, Valère and Tourbillon, the city of Sion stands out for its dynamism, friendliness, sunny climate and rich historical and archaeological heritage. All these assets make it a quality destination.

The City of Sion Rescue and Emergency Centre (CSU) is a key player in prehospital emergency services in central Valais. Dynamic and resolutely forward-looking, it places continuing education, innovation, as well as the quality and safety of care at the heart of its priorities. Each year, its teams carry out more than 5,200 interventions in the districts of Sion, Hérens and Conthey, serving the population. Thanks to a modern planning system allowing everyone to indicate their availability, the CSU promotes a flexible work organisation, best reconciling the needs of the service and those of its staff.

The city of Sion is advertising the position of

Paramedic ES M/F

Activity rate 80 to 100%

at the CSU, a section attached to the Population, Security and Airport service.

Main missions

• to ensure all kinds of emergency interventions in the deployment area, namely the central Valais region, as well as urgent patient transfers within the same area and to other hospitals;
• to maintain medical equipment and service vehicles;
• to assume various administrative tasks;
• to provide continuing education for staff.

Conditions of employment

• to hold a paramedic ES diploma;
• PHTLS and/or AMLS training would be an asset;
• driving licence category D1 121 or 122 ambulance code or C1;
• to have basic computer skills;
• to enjoy good health and a good reputation;
• to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours;
• to be a native French speaker, knowledge of another language would be an asset.

We offer

• A varied selection of continuing education;
• Social, cultural and economic benefits through the City of Sion Staff Association;
• Preferential rates on public transport and PubliBike Velospot subscriptions, as well as discounts on the purchase of electric bikes, within the framework of the mobility plan;
• A progressive salary, a 13th month salary and a minimum of 25 days’ holiday per year.

Start date: 1 January 2027 or to be agreed.

Salary

According to the City of Sion staff regulations and the Municipality’s salary scale.

Information regarding the job description and salary can be obtained from Mr Damien Hennet, head of the CSU, tel. 079 788 76 44.

Applications, including CV, cover letter, diplomas, references and certificates, must be submitted online via our recruitment platform accessible on our website https://www.sion.ch/offres-emploi , by 1 November 2026.

Any incomplete or late applications will be rejected.