Translator (50%) — Canton du Valais
- Location
- Sion
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
The Grand Council of the Canton of Valais advertises the following position: translator (50%) at the Parliamentary Service Their tasks:
They translate various texts from everyday political life (Commission reports, parliamentary initiatives, amendments, etc.) from French into German You are editing the translations made by the other members of the translation team They participate in parliamentary editorial control They work together with the translators of the cantonal administration You participate in the extension of the cantonal terminology database
- The Grand Council of the Canton of Valais advertises the following position: translator (50%) at the Parliamentary Service Their tasks:
- They translate various texts from everyday political life (Commission reports, parliamentary initiatives, amendments, etc.) from French into German You are editing the translations made by the other members of the translation team They participate in parliamentary editorial control They work together with the translators of the cantonal administration You participate in the extension of the cantonal terminology database
- Completed training as a translator or equivalent Language agility and ease of writing Flexibility, resilience and ability to set priorities Good computer science skills (experience with SDL Trados Studio is beneficial) Independent work, but also a sense of teamwork. Mother tongue German with excellent knowledge of the French language Job opening:
- October 2026 or by arrangement. Information:
Key requirements
- Completed training as a translator or equivalent Language agility and ease of writing Flexibility, resilience and ability to set priorities Good computer science skills (experience with SDL Trados Studio is beneficial) Independent work, but also a sense of teamwork. Mother tongue German with excellent knowledge of the French language Job opening:
- October 2026 or by arrangement. Information:
Application process
- Please send your complete application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, copies of your diplomas and certificates as well as a photo) no later than 28.
Contacts
- The chief translator of the State Chancellery, Marcel Allera (tel. 027 606 21 64), provides information on request.
- August 2026 with the subject «Translator/-in by e-mail to [email protected].
- The head of the parliamentary service Nicolas Sierro Grand Council
Additional details
- The Grand Council of the Canton of Valais advertises the following position: translator (50%) at the Parliamentary Service
- Completed training as a translator or equivalent Language agility and ease of writing Flexibility, resilience and ability to set priorities Good computer science skills (experience with SDL Trados Studio is beneficial) Independent work, but also a sense of teamwork. Mother tongue German with excellent knowledge of the French language
- October 2026 or by arrangement.
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Canton du Valais offer for this role?
Canton du Valais lists CHF 30'300 - 45'800 gross per year for this position in Sion. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Canton du Valais offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Canton du Valais during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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