Intern Landscape Specialist 100%

About the job

looking ahead | shaping | preserving

Building Department Canton of Zurich

100%

1 September 2026 or by arrangement

Intern Landscape Specialist

Do you care about an attractive landscape? With us, you can work to ensure that future generations also benefit from the scenic beauty of our canton. Would you like to gain insight into our work and tackle tasks with us? We are looking for an intern for 12 months starting 1 September 2026 or by arrangement.

Fancy some practical experience?

Fancy some practical experience?

Your tasks

• Participate in the Landscape Specialist Office, dealing with questions about building outside construction zones and landscape protection
• Support the assessment of building applications and (landscape) planning
• Analyse and derive requirements and approval criteria
• Research and prepare basics on landscape and planning topics
• Gain insight into cantonal processes, especially planning and approval procedures

Your profile

• Completed or near completion university degree in spatial planning, geography, architecture or landscape architecture
• Interest in landscape topics and spatial development
• Willingness to familiarise yourself with cantonal planning and approval procedures
• Ability to analyse complex issues and prepare them understandably
• Motivation for career entry and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration

Ready to get started?

During an internship at the Building Department, you will take on varied and challenging tasks in your personal field of expertise and experience everyday working life up close - just 2 minutes from the

main station.

main station.

Your contact

Stefan Marzohl

Area Manager

043 259 56 34

Area Manager

043 259 56 34

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the quality of location for the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.

We offer…

Lunch voucher

Mobile working / home office

Team

Workplace near main station

Interaction at eye level

Your application process

Pre-selection

Initial interview

Final decision