Gamekeeper

20 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
Filisur

Job summary

Join Graubünden's unique administration in Switzerland's diverse canton. Enjoy a vibrant work culture and excellent benefits.

Tasks

Monitor wildlife and fish populations in Bergün Filisur.
Support administrative tasks in the district.
Conduct monitoring of various wildlife species.

Skills

Completed vocational training and practical experience in hunting.
Good communication skills and independence in work.
Knowledge of wildlife and fish species and habitats.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.

Gamekeeper

Office for Hunting and Fishing | 80% | Filisur Area

The Office for Hunting and Fishing is responsible for the wildlife populations, fish stocks, and their habitats in the canton of Graubünden. Many species such as capercaillie, black grouse, rock ptarmigan, hoopoe, and riverbank sandpiper have distribution focal points in Graubünden. In recent years, large predators such as the wolf and lynx, and occasionally the bear, have also migrated back to Graubünden.

As a gamekeeper, you work under the guidance of the district gamekeeper chief and perform conservation, hunting planning, fishery management, as well as hunting and fishery police functions. You are well acquainted with the designated area of operation and its waters.

Your area of responsibility

Monitoring of wildlife and fish populations and their habitats in the municipality of Bergün Filisur
Monitoring of various wildlife species
Support with administrative tasks in the district

What we expect from you

Completed vocational training
Physical fitness
Practical experience in hunting and fishing in the canton of Graubünden
Knowledge of wildlife and fish species and their habitats
Shooting skills
Independent and responsible working style
Good communication skills
Willingness to perform on-call duty
Driver's license category B
Completion of 20th year of age
Fluent German in spoken and written form
Good IT user skills

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

For professional questions, the deputy district chief Thomas Hartmann, thomas.hartmann@ajf.gr.ch , the district chief Ricardo Engler, ricardo.engler@ajf.gr.ch , and the head of the Wildlife & Hunting department Lukas Walser, lukas.walser@ajf.gr.ch are at your disposal.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Daria Denoth, Head of Finance & Personnel, daria.denoth@ajf.gr.ch or by phone at 081 257 21 98.

Start of employment: August 1, 2026

Application deadline: March 20, 2026