Translator of the Italian language
Kanton Graubünden
Chur
Key information
- Publication date:14 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Chur
Job summary
Join the unique trilingual Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with flexible options.
Tasks
- Translate various government documents from Italian to German.
- Provide linguistic advice and check printed materials for accuracy.
- Assist with election-related activities as needed.
Skills
- A suitable educational background in translation or linguistics is required.
- Excellent command of Italian and good knowledge of German.
- Strong team player with flexibility and initiative.
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Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diversified in its economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist destinations, and countless sunny days a year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diversified in its economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist destinations, and countless sunny days a year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Translator of the Italian language
State Chancellery | 60 % | Chur (possibility to work partly from home)
For the State Chancellery, we are looking for a translator of the Italian language starting from October 1, 2025, or at a date to be agreed upon.
Responsibilities
- Works within the Italian language translation service and is responsible for translating voting materials, texts for consultation procedures, government decrees, decisions of the Grand Council, press releases, and other texts for the media and the official cantonal bulletin, as well as texts from the State Chancellery, departments, and services.
- Additionally, translates updates of the systematic collection of cantonal law into Italian, provides advice to services on linguistic issues, checks print templates, and occasionally collaborates on operations related to elections and votes.
What we expect from you
- To perform these varied tasks in an interesting field, an appropriate education is required (e.g., school for translators or interpreters, university studies).
- Excellent command of the Italian language and good knowledge of the German language are required. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
- Experience in the field of translation as well as interest in legal issues are desirable.
- The position also requires good computer skills; knowledge of SDL-Trados and Multiterm products is an advantage.
- The profile is completed with a high aptitude for teamwork, flexibility, the ability to handle large workloads, and initiative.
We look forward to receiving your online application and will be pleased to meet you.
For questions, André Paganini, administrative head of the translation service/appointed official, is gladly available at the phone number 081 257 22 25.
Application deadline:September 12, 2025
