Project Forester Forest Biodiversity and Forest-Wildlife (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, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. With our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.


For the implementation of these important tasks, Forest Region 3 is looking immediately or by arrangement, limited to 4 years, for a

Project Forester Forest Biodiversity and Forest-Wildlife (m/f/d)

• Design, organisation and administration of forest biodiversity measures (designation of forest reserves and old wood islands, maintenance of forest edges, promotion of habitat trees and deadwood, special projects, etc.)
• Support of the forest regions or forestry districts in the implementation of the measures
• Expert advice to stakeholders in the field of forest biodiversity
• Management and coordination of projects
• Collection of regeneration data
• Contacts with forest owners and hunting associations, initiation and implementation of projects at the forest-wildlife interface

• Degree as a federally certified forester HF, forest engineer FH or comparable qualification
• Experience and affinity in the field of forest biodiversity and forest-wildlife
• Conceptual and networked thinking as well as independent and goal-oriented working style
• Communicative personality with confident oral and written expression as well as skill in dealing with forest owners, hunters and other stakeholders
• GIS knowledge advantageous
• Driving licence category B

• High degree of independence and personal responsibility
• Interesting, responsible and varied activity
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated and collegial team
• Flexible working time models and flexible working hours
• Comprehensive range of further training opportunities

Thomas Brandes, Regional Forester Forest Region 3 Sargans (Tel. 058 229 89 39) and
Cornelia Lichtensteiger, HR Business Partner (Tel. 058 229 48 89) as well as at www.waldregion3.sg.ch .