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Equivalence of diplomas and training
in the building sector
In order to be able to carry out certain professions in the
building sector, you will be required by the Swiss authori­ties
to have a recognised diploma from a Swiss training establishment or a foreign equivalent. There is a difference between
regimented and non-regimented professions. Should your
chosen profession be regimented, you will require an equivalence of your foreign diploma or vocational qualification.
Please note: A foreign diploma or foreign permit has to have
been delivered or recognised by the state in the country
of origin for a Swiss equivalence of your foreign vocational
qualification to be possible.
You can find more information on the equivalence of
foreign diplomas here: www.sbfi.admin.ch
Should anything be unclear or if employees have any questions
during a temporary working arrangement, they can generally
count on the support of the private employment agency.
• Fixed-term or permanent work contracts in accordance
with the Swiss Code of Obligations (or public law) – working
hours as set out in the individual working contract or with
the collective agreement.
• Accident insurance covered by employer.
• Income tax at source: deducted directly from salary by the
employer. The tax rate is between 8–10% and varies from
canton to canton.
• At least four weeks paid leave per year.
• Salaries in line with the region and sector in accordance
with the collective agreement.
Information on minimum wages in the main construction
industry: www.baumeister.ch/gesamtarbeitsvertraege/loehne/
Working conditions in the building sector
Further information
Please note: A special collective agreement is used in the
case of fixed-term contracts made through employment
agencies. Fixed-term working relationships end automatically without notice periods.
How to submit the right kind of application:
www.treffpunkt-arbeit.ch/dateien/Broschuere/
wie_bewerbe_ich_mich_richtig_de.pdf.
Should a fixed-term working relationship continue past the
agreed end-date, it becomes a permanent working relationship and entails other duties and rights for employer and
employee.
Facts and figures about Switzerland
• Job description
• Beginning and ending of working relationship
• Salary
• Working hours and free time
• Sickness, compensatory pay and social insurance
• Vacation
• General and formal provisions
Government:
Federal parliamentary republic, 26 cantons
Surface area:
41,285 km2
Distances:
220 km from north to south, 350 km from east to west
Population:
8 million (22% of foreign origin)
Official languages:
German, French, Italian and Romansch
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Where can I find a job?
Construction companies in Switzerland offer a variety of
interesting open positions for motivated, competent and
qualified employees.
A job in Switzerland gives you the opportunity to work in a
professional environment, gain new experiences and broaden
your expert knowledge. Specialist employees from a whole
host of different nations work in the Swiss building sector.
The construction season generally lasts from March/April
until November.
Important addresses
Basle economic
area
Zurich economic
area
Berne and
surrounding area
Eastern
Switzerland
Central
Switzerland
Graubünden
Waadt
Ticino
Valais
Admission to the labour market – permits
For most EU/EFTA countries there is absolute freedom of
movement. Check www.bfm.admin.ch for any possible
admission restrictions for access to the Swiss labour market.
Restrictions for Bulgaria and Romania until 31 May 2016.
Priority occupations in the building sector
More than 80 000 people are employed in the Swiss building
sector. There are bottlenecks primarily for management
employees but also for qualified specialists.
Foremen
Machine operators
Plasterers
Masons
Sanitary fitters
Joiners
Road builders
Overseers
Electricians
Painters
Tilers
Hull-makers
Carpenters
How can I find a job?
Most available jobs in the building sector appear on the
Internet via private employment agencies.
Internet Addresses:
• Public employment services: www.job-room.ch
• Swiss Builders‘ Association: www.baumeister.ch
• Swiss Association of private employment agencies:
www.swissstaffing.ch
• Directory of private recruitment agencies:
www.avg-seco.admin.ch/WebVerzeichnis/ServletWebVerzeichnis
General requirements
• Identity card.
•C
urriculum vitae (including passport photo) written in the same
language as the job advertisment and letter of motivition.
• Good language skills in German for the German-speaking
part of Switzerland.
• Good language skills in French for the French-speaking part
of Switzerland.
• Vocational qualifications in the building sector
and work experience.
• References from former employers (where available).
• Driver‘s licence.
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