An agro-scientific collaborator (80%) — Canton du Valais
- Location
- Sion
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
An agro-scientific collaborator (80%) at the Agricultural Service, Office d'arboriculture et cultures maraîches, Châteauneuf-Sion Your tasks:
You contribute to the development of the Valais market gardening according to the priority axes of the 2030 Strategy of the sector, in collaboration with producers and commercial actors of the branch You participate in the reflections on the production infrastructures, the special agricultural areas dedicated to vegetable greenhouses and the issues related to sustainable food You ensure that the interests of agriculture are taken into account in projects with high territorial impact in the Rhône plain, in particular in the context of projects for the development of the rural area and measures to accompany agriculture linked to the third correction of the Rhône You carry out territorial, statistical and cartographic analyses You are contributing to the implementation of the cantonal strategy for the protection of agricultural soils as well as to the monitoring of surfacing surfaces (SDA) You teach at the Valais School of Agriculture – Châteauneuf
- An agro-scientific collaborator (80%) at the Agricultural Service, Office d'arboriculture et cultures maraîches, Châteauneuf-Sion Your tasks:
- You contribute to the development of the Valais market gardening according to the priority axes of the 2030 Strategy of the sector, in collaboration with producers and commercial actors of the branch You participate in the reflections on the production infrastructures, the special agricultural areas dedicated to vegetable greenhouses and the issues related to sustainable food You ensure that the interests of agriculture are taken into account in projects with high territorial impact in the Rhône plain, in particular in the context of projects for the development of the rural area and measures to accompany agriculture linked to the third correction of the Rhône You carry out territorial, statistical and cartographic analyses You are contributing to the implementation of the cantonal strategy for the protection of agricultural soils as well as to the monitoring of surfacing surfaces (SDA) You teach at the Valais School of Agriculture – Châteauneuf
- University or HES training in agronomy or training deemed equivalent Interest in agricultural production in general and in the market gardening sector in particular
- Excellent knowledge of the territorial issues related to agriculture and the corresponding legal bases Good knowledge in the field of agricultural soil protection and pedology Mastery of GIS tools, notably ArcGIS, as well as spatial and statistical analyses Excellent editorial capabilities and ease in project coordination Ability to work independently, with a good spirit of analysis and synthesis French or German mother tongue, with good knowledge of the second official language Entry into office: and February 2027 or to be agreed Information:
Key requirements
- University or HES training in agronomy or training deemed equivalent Interest in agricultural production in general and in the market gardening sector in particular
- Excellent knowledge of the territorial issues related to agriculture and the corresponding legal bases Good knowledge in the field of agricultural soil protection and pedology Mastery of GIS tools, notably ArcGIS, as well as spatial and statistical analyses Excellent editorial capabilities and ease in project coordination Ability to work independently, with a good spirit of analysis and synthesis French or German mother tongue, with good knowledge of the second official language Entry into office: and February 2027 or to be agreed Information:
Contacts
- Position Information: Agriculture Service (027 606 75 00) Requested online job posting: www.vs.ch/jobs or mailing offers: Human Resources Service, Place St-Théodule 15, 1951 Sion Deadline for application: September 4, 2026 / Reference Number: 114601
Additional details
- An agro-scientific collaborator (80%) at the Agricultural Service, Office d'arboriculture et cultures maraîches, Châteauneuf-Sion
- Excellent knowledge of the territorial issues related to agriculture and the corresponding legal bases Good knowledge in the field of agricultural soil protection and pedology Mastery of GIS tools, notably ArcGIS, as well as spatial and statistical analyses Excellent editorial capabilities and ease in project coordination Ability to work independently, with a good spirit of analysis and synthesis French or German mother tongue, with good knowledge of the second official language February 2027 or to be agreed
Notes and original content
- Your tasks:
- Your profile:
- Excellent knowledge of the territorial issues related to agriculture and the corresponding legal bases Good knowledge in the field of agricultural soil protection and pedology Mastery of GIS tools, notably ArcGIS, as well as spatial and statistical analyses Excellent editorial capabilities and ease in project coordination Ability to work independently, with a good spirit of analysis and synthesis French or German mother tongue, with good knowledge of the second official language
- Entry into office:
- February 2027 or to be agreed
- Information:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Canton du Valais offer for this role?
Canton du Valais lists CHF 48'400 - 73'200 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?
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