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We are the people who keep the city running and work every day to make it better.
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THE VALUE OF WORKING FOR THE CITY
Helping shape Lugano's future
A job that makes a real difference
Working for the City means putting your values and skills at the service of Lugano and the people who live here. From providing quality services to planning major urban spaces, every profession plays a different role in keeping the city running today and shaping the city of tomorrow.
- Innovation
- Quality
- Reliability
- Enthusiasm
Towards 2030
The Lugano we want to build
Lugano is undergoing major changes in sustainability, innovation, quality of life, digital services and urban development. Working for the City means making a tangible contribution to achieving these goals.
Innovation and public services
Environment and urban quality of life
More vibrant, people-centred districts
Knowledge, culture and creativity
People and opportunities
Well-being at work matters to us
We believe in a modern, flexible and people-centred working environment where personal and professional life can be balanced.
The workplace matters too
Walking through the city’s squares on your way to work, strolling along the lakeside during your lunch break, enjoying the greenery of urban parks on your way home: these are just some of the things that make our workplace unique.
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Browse our current vacancies and discover where your skills can make a difference.
The People Behind the City
“For me, working in the City’s Human Resources means balancing the needs of the organisation with those of its people, supporting change and creating opportunities for growth.”
“For me, working in the City’s Human Resources means balancing the needs of the organisation with those of its people, supporting change and creating opportunities for growth.”
Claudia Rambone
Human Resources Advisor
“In Lugano, I’ve found my place: helping young children grow and making a small difference every day.”
Lisa De Santis
Kindergarten Teacher
“Working for the City means taking care of its spaces and the people who use them every day. I like knowing that even small gestures can make a difference.”
Luca Di Stefano
Postal and Building Services Assistant
“To me, the City is its people: those who live here, pass through or tell its stories. My job is to create spaces and processes that listen to their voices and shape the City together with its citizens.”
Jan Eckert
Research Associate, Lugano Living Lab
“Designing means shaping the future. At the City, I put my skills and passion into ambitious projects that improve everyone’s quality of life.”
Alessia Passarini
Public Works Engineer
What happens after you apply?
Find out how our recruitment process works and what to expect at each stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about applications, recruitment and working for the City of Lugano.
Yes. If Swiss citizenship is not listed as a requirement in the job description, foreign nationals may also apply. If selected, the procedure to obtain a work permit will be initiated. Final employment will be subject to the issuance of the relevant permit.
The duration of the selection process can vary considerably from one recruitment procedure to another, ranging from a few weeks to several months. At the end of the process, all applicants receive a response electronically. Once the outcome is available, a notification is sent to the email address provided in the application. The decision can be viewed on the eGov portal by accessing the relevant application file and is also available in the “Documenti” section.
It is not possible to replace or delete attachments or modify the details of an application that has already been submitted. However, while the vacancy is still open, additional documents can be uploaded by accessing the application through your eGov account. If the application deadline has passed, any missing or additional documents can be sent electronically to [email protected].
For certain roles (lunchtime supervisors, early childhood educators, school canteen assistants, cleaning staff, street cleaning staff, general workers, cashiers, drivers of light or specialised vehicles), it is useful to maintain a pool of applications that can be drawn upon according to the needs of the various services and any available positions. For this reason, some recruitment procedures remain open even when there is no immediate need for additional staff. This allows applications to be collected throughout the year and assessed when a specific staffing need arises.
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