Gamekeeper (m/f/d)

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. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Nature, Hunting and Fisheries is responsible, among other things, for the enforcement of federal and cantonal hunting legislation. This also includes the use of wild animals, the protection of habitats, communities, and endangered species.

We are looking for a

Gamekeeper (m/f/d)

for the Hunting Department starting January 1, 2026, or by agreement

Workload: 100%

Workplace: Supervision area 2 (Werdenberg/Rheintal) and from home

What to expect

• Enforcement of federal and cantonal hunting legislation
• Monitoring and protection of habitats and native wildlife
• Support, assistance, training, and control of hunting
• Handling of wildlife damage and advice on reducing wildlife damage
• Collaboration with partners from hunting, forestry, agriculture, and the public
• Representation of gamekeepers in neighboring supervision areas as well as on-call and weekend duties
• Participation and support in other tasks in wildlife management and nature conservation

What distinguishes you

• Completed vocational training (EFZ)
• Successfully passed hunting proficiency exam and several years of hunting practice
• Solid expertise and practical experience in hunting, wildlife management, nature conservation, and law
• Excellent communication skills and experience with enforcement tasks
• Willingness to work outside regular hours, especially at night and on weekends
• Physical fitness for fieldwork and mountainous terrain as well as a category B driving license

What we offer

• Interesting, varied, and responsible position in nature
• High degree of independence and personal responsibility
• Motivated, open, and competent team
• Opportunity for professional development in nature conservation and hunting
• Collaboration with other cantonal offices (Office for Environment, Agriculture Office, Cantonal Forestry Office) and municipalities

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

Further information from:

Annina Weber, HR Business Partner / Deputy Head of HR Management (Tel. 058 229 83 20) and

Simon Meier, Head of Hunting Department (Tel. 058 229 87 42)