GIS Internship (m/f/d)

Company As the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, with around 6,000 employees, the Canton of St. Gallen’s administration works for the common good across all areas of public life—education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Our meaningful work impacts over half a million residents daily. Position We offer a six-month internship beginning December 1, 2026 (or by mutual agreement) at the Office for Spatial Development and Geoinformation. Your Responsibilities Gain an exciting insight into the diverse GIS topics of the canton and municipalities Support the project team in establishing and implementing the future geospatial data infrastructure, particularly in planning, conducting, and coordinating tests and acceptance procedures, as well as creating documentation and training materials Participate in data migration and the provision of various datasets and maps, closely coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups Your Profile Passion for geospatial data, maps, GIS applications, and IT in general Completed university degree in Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or equivalent vocational training Strong IT skills and interest in contributing to IT projects Hands-on experience with Geographic Information Systems Structured, precise, and independent work style Enjoy communicating with diverse stakeholder groups Excellent German language skills Motivation to apply academic knowledge in practice and gain initial professional experience in the geospatial field Our Benefits Insightful exposure to professional practice in geospatial information Opportunity to contribute to and expand your expertise within a motivated team Collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders Attractive workplace with modern infrastructure