Leiter/-in Amt für Raumplanung/Kantonsplaner/-in, 100% — Kanton Solothurn
- Location
- Solothurn
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11 days ago
Full description
The Office for Spatial Planning (ARP) is committed to a differentiated and sustainable development of the municipalities and regions as well as of the canton as a whole - the goal is a housekeeping approach to the non-replicable soil. For the Office for Spatial Planning, we are looking for a manager for spatial planning/canton planner, 100% at the Solothurn location as of 01.11.2026 or by agreement.
Your responsibility
- They lead an office with more than 30 employees in the specialist areas of spatial planning, including construction outside the construction zone as well as nature and heritage protection.
- In your role, you will lead the Office in technical, human and financial terms and are responsible for key cantonal projects and the cantonal indicative plan.
- The Head of the Department will assist and advise you in all areas of responsibility of the Office.
- They represent the canton in working groups, parliamentary bodies as well as towards the neighbouring cantons and the Confederation.
Your profile
- You have a university degree preferably of geography, jurisprudence or architecture with a master’s degree. This is complemented by additional training or proven experience in spatial planning;
- High level of leadership and social competence, creative will as well as a strong communication ability and placement competence distinguish you.
- They bring a high level of willingness and assertiveness as well as a deeper understanding of political processes. Strategic and networked thinking as well as accurate and stylish formulation distinguish you.
- Many years of experience in negotiating with municipal authorities as well as public and private providers of large spatially effective projects bring you with you. In addition, you are adept at weighing conflicting interests and willing to make decisions.
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, also in cadre
- Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty rewards
- 16 weeks of maternity leave on full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive offer of internal and external training
Questions?
Regina Füeg Departmental Secretary 032 627 25 99
Moving with commitment. – This is the opportunity to bear responsibility in meaningful activities of political and social relevance and to move sustainable developments for the population and economy with their own imprint. Behind this promise stands the canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, a tangible flexibility and a stability in the working environment.
Convinced?
We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton Solothurn offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Solothurn is CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Kanton Solothurn. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Kanton Solothurn 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 Kanton Solothurn 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 Solothurn?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Solothurn's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Solothurn's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Kanton Solothurn?
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