Mail Carrier
VAS ''Latvijas Pasts'' Delivery Point Dzirciems is inviting a Mail Delivery Specialist (with bicycle) to join our team on a part-time basis Job Responsibilities: Delivery of press publications, pensions, parcels, and payment processing for customers. Requirements for Candidates: Latvian language skills at B1 (intermediate) level; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to various working conditions and responsibilities. Our Offer: Salary from 700.00 EUR to 825.00 EUR (gross) per month; Working hours on business days Mon. 7:00-11:00 Tue.-Fri. from 04:00-8:00; Health insurance policy after 3 months of employment; Coverage of mandatory health examination expenses after the examination period; Accident insurance from day one; Comprehensive benefits package, including additional vacation days (based on work tenure and health promotion), various allowances, gifts, and other benefits; Work clothing for all seasons and work phone. Additional Information: Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to – [email protected] We review every application received; however, we will contact only those candidates who advance to the second round of selection. By submitting your CV and applying for the advertised vacancy, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes within the scope of this competition. Data processing period – 3 (three) months from the end date of the recruitment competition.
Civil Engineer
RIGA CITY MUNICIPALITY OUTDOOR SPACES AND MOBILITY DEPARTMENT announces a competition for a vacant position Transport Infrastructure Management Planning and Project Management Division Civil Engineer (full-time employment for an indefinite period) The Outdoor Spaces and Mobility Department of Riga City Municipality is the leading institution of Riga City Municipality in the field of transport, transportation (including public transport services) and outdoor lighting. It ensures the maintenance, design and organization of construction of transport infrastructure facilities, supervision, coordination, and control of the city's public transport services and passenger commercial transportation, resolution and coordination of traffic organization and traffic safety issues, maintenance and development of the city's public transport system concept, attraction of investments for the implementation of approved concepts, organization of operation, repair work, and management of decorative lighting of Riga City Municipality's outdoor lighting networks, maintenance and management of street lighting, traffic lights and street clocks, technical operations and operation of mechanisms, ensuring maintenance of territories belonging to or owned by the municipality, renovation of objects in the municipality's possession and public use, and implementation of territory improvement projects. We will entrust you with: Developing design specifications for objects to be designed at the department's request. Preparing conditions and opinions for the development of detailed plans and local plans. Supervising and managing the execution of street and other transport construction design contracts concluded by the department as the client. Reviewing submissions from individuals and legal entities regarding reconstruction and renovation of the city's streets and other transport structures and preparing draft responses. Compiling information on street construction, reconstruction and renovation projects. We expect: Higher professional education in the field. State language proficiency at an advanced level. Desirable experience in a civil engineer position. Good document preparation skills. Good computer and information technology skills for work with AutoCAD, MS Office standard applications, web browsers, as well as the ability to learn and use other programs necessary for job duties. Desirable road design certification. We offer: A dynamic work environment and responsible work for an indefinite period in Latvia's largest municipality. Opportunity to supplement professional knowledge and skills, a professional and responsive team. Social guarantees, including health insurance after the trial period, vacation allowance, paid additional leave up to 10 working days. Salary gross 2159,00 (before tax payment). Please send a motivated cover letter and CV in the state language with the designation "Civil Engineer" by September 6, 2026 to [email protected] or by mail, addressed to the Personnel Department of the Administrative Management of the Outdoor Spaces and Mobility Department of Riga City Municipality, Ģertrūdes Street 36, Riga, LV-1011. Contact phone: 67012737. Thank you all for your interest and please note that we will contact only the candidates who will be invited to the next selection round! Your personal data processor is Riga City Municipality (institution - Outdoor Spaces and Mobility Department of Riga City Municipality, address: Ģertrūdes Street 36, Riga, LV-1011; e-mail: [email protected]). The purpose of personnel selection is to determine the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment relations. More information about the candidate's personal data processing is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.
Head/Director of Core Operations Division (Public Administration Sector)
Position: Head/Director of Core Operations Division (Public Administration Sector). Employer: State Defense Logistics and Procurement Center. Category: Public Administration. Salary: 3160–3370 EUR. Hours: Full-time. Location: Latgales iela 462, Riga.
Project Manager
Position: Project Manager. Employer: State Defense Logistics and Procurement Center. Category: State Administration. Salary: 2210–2420 EUR. Hours: Full-time. Location: Latgales iela 462, Rīga.
Board Member
The Ministry of Culture (Reg. No. 90000042963) announces a re-opened competition for a Board Member position at the Latvia Academy of Arts, appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers, for a term of four years Requirements for Candidates: Compliance with the requirements specified in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth parts of Section 14.1 of the Law on Higher Education. Higher education obtained at a higher level of education in accordance with the Latvia Education Classification (excluding short-cycle professional higher education), which ensures the necessary knowledge and competencies to professionally perform the duties of a higher education institution board member. Unblemished reputation (a candidate is considered a person with an unblemished reputation if there is no evidence to the contrary and there is no reason for justified doubts about the person's unblemished reputation). Work experience that ensures the necessary skills to professionally perform the duties of a Board Member of the Latvia Academy of Arts: - at least five years of work experience in organizational management or other senior position (please indicate in the application documents the work experience confirming this); - practical work experience in strategic management or organizational governance processes (please indicate in the application documents the work experience confirming this); Professional experience in the following areas (please indicate in the application documents the work experience confirming this): - professional experience in financial management and audit; - professional experience in risk management and internal control systems; - professional experience in international cooperation. Management experience in the following areas (please indicate in the application documents the work experience confirming this): - management experience in building cooperation networks, including higher education and labor market cooperation; - management experience in team and stakeholder management; - change management experience; - understanding of trends in higher education, science, and culture development in Latvia and worldwide; - understanding necessary for the higher education institution's strategic specialization and management; - good presentation skills (using digital technologies); - good communication and argumentation skills; - knowledge of Latvian and English languages to the extent necessary for professional performance of board member duties (please indicate in the application documents a self-assessment of English language proficiency level). Candidates' suitability for the Board Member position of the Latvia Academy of Arts will be evaluated in the following competencies: strategic vision (critical competency); change management; results orientation (critical competency); development orientation; decision-making and accountability; building and maintaining positive relationships. At the end of the selection process, the candidate with the highest evaluation will be nominated for approval by the Cabinet of Ministers. Monthly remuneration: 1643.40 euro before tax payment (in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 168 of March 24, 2026 "Amendments to Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 636 of September 14, 2021 'Procedures for Selection, Nomination and Recall of Cabinet-Appointed State Higher Education Institution Board Members'" (effective July 1, 2026)). Documents to be Submitted: 1. a statement by a natural person confirming consent to participate in the selection, if the application is submitted by a representative of society (a natural person, public, non-governmental, private sector, or as provided in the Law on Higher Education, a society-nominated candidate institution or organization); 2. a motivational cover letter, in which we ask: 2.1. to include information confirming the existence of the professional and management experience indicated in the announcement, specifying the period when such experience was obtained (if the cover letter does not describe the work experience for which the candidate is nominated, the selection committee will consider that the candidate does not have such experience); 2.2. to include a statement of compliance with the requirements specified in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth parts of Section 14.1 of the Law on Higher Education. 3. a description of the candidate's curriculum vitae and work experience, in which we ask to indicate a self-assessment of Latvian and English language proficiency levels, as well as contact information (email address, telephone number); 4. copies of documents confirming the candidate's higher education. Applications for the competition may be submitted until August 24, 2026 (inclusive) in the form of an electronic document signed with a secure electronic signature and containing a time stamp in accordance with regulations on electronic document formatting, sent to the official electronic address of the Ministry of Culture: DEFAULT@90000042963 or email address: [email protected] with the notation "Application for the Position of Board Member of the Latvia Academy of Arts". We inform that the selection will proceed in 3 stages as follows: In stage 1, the compliance of candidate-submitted documents and the substantive evaluation of information provided in the cover letter will be assessed; In stage 2, candidates who advance will be invited to an interview, during which the selection committee will conduct an in-depth evaluation of the candidate's suitability for work in the Latvia Academy of Arts Board, and for candidates who are nominated to stage 2, the selection committee will request a presentation of their vision on trends in higher education and science development in Latvia and worldwide, as well as on the priorities of the Latvia Academy of Arts activities; In stage 3, competencies of candidates who advance will be evaluated in the specified areas of work experience. Phone number for inquiries: 25784750. The Ministry of Culture informs that personal data provided by candidates in their application documents will be processed to ensure candidate selection within the framework of an open competition. The controller of candidate personal data processing is the Ministry of Culture.
Senior Specialist
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE announces an open competition for a civil servant position Senior Specialist, Conscription Planning Division State Defence Service Department We invite you to join our team to work together on the development and improvement of mandatory service in Latvia and to ensure that the state defence service is a cornerstone of Latvia's defence capabilities. The State Defence Service Department manages all selection stages for the state defence service, plans conscription in close cooperation with the National Armed Forces, and works on public awareness about the service and its forms. We offer: the opportunity to perform responsible, dynamic, and interesting work in public administration; the opportunity to expand knowledge and professional skills; the opportunity to work in a professional team, contributing to strengthening Latvia's defence and security; the opportunity to voluntarily acquire basic military training, promoting understanding of the state defence sector and the tasks of the National Armed Forces (NAF); social guarantees in accordance with those established in public administration, a health insurance policy; additional leave after the first year of work; monthly salary ranging from 1721 EUR to 2023 EUR (before tax payments), vacation benefits. Main job duties: ensure the organization of state defence service conscription; collect, analyze information and statistical data for improving the state defence service conscription system and service operations; participate in the development of informational materials for public awareness about essential matters of the state defence service and participate in information events for conscripts, as well as ensure communication with the public; develop, maintain, and update report databases; analyze opportunities for improving legal acts related to the state defence service and, if necessary, direct projects for internal and external legal act amendments. Requirements for candidates: compliance with the requirements of Article 9 of the Law
HVAC System Operator
Latvijas Nacionālā opera un balets is the largest cultural organization in the Baltic states, with core values of excellence, growth, tradition, and responsibility. Internationally recognized are not only the opera and ballet traditions cultivated over the years, but also the most beautiful and inspiring workplace in Riga – the White House, which has experienced more than 150 years of history. Working at Latvijas Nacionālā opera un balets means continuous professional and personal development, fulfilling daily work, and an international environment. VSIA "Latvijas Nacionālā opera un balets" invites applications for ELECTRICIAN – HVAC SYSTEM OPERATOR We offer: - Interesting and dynamic work in the largest organization in the cultural sector. - Team support. - Motivating working conditions (health insurance after probation period with co-financing, vacation between theater seasons). - Opportunity to see new opera and ballet productions. - Summed working hours, work during day and night shifts, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays. - Compensation 1000.00 EUR (gross, monthly salary). Main job responsibilities: - Keep records in damage report logs about identified damages and measures taken to remedy them. - Before rehearsals and performances, measure temperature in the orchestra pit, and when necessary, take appropriate measures (turning heating equipment on or off). - Conduct regular inspections and document them. - Record thermal energy readings in the accounting and parameter registration log. - Repair identified electrical equipment damage (replacement of bulbs, switches, wall outlets, etc.). - Perform repairs on small electrical equipment. Requirements: - Secondary specialized education. - Previous experience in similar work is desirable. - Knowledge of the state language. Documents to submit: CV, brief motivation letter, and copy of education certificate. We await your CV, motivation letter, and education certificate copy by August 30, 2026 at [email protected]
Stage Technician
The Latvian National Opera and Ballet is the largest cultural organization in the Baltic states, with core values of excellence, growth, tradition, and responsibility. Internationally recognized are not only the opera and ballet traditions cultivated over the years, but also the most beautiful and inspiring workplace in Riga – the White House, which has a history of more than 150 years. VSIA "Latvian National Opera and Ballet" is hiring STAGE TECHNICIAN(S) We offer: - Interesting and diverse work in the largest organization in the cultural sector; - Motivating work conditions (health insurance after probation period with co-funding, vacation between theater seasons); - Base salary from 7.00 EUR/h gross; - Summed working hours in accordance with the Republic of Latvia Labor Law. Work in shifts during both day and night hours, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays. Main Responsibilities: - Perform assembly, modification, and disassembly of sets during rehearsals and performances (heavy physical work and work at heights); - Job duties include moving, transporting, loading, and positioning of sets and equipment; - Independently learn the basic structures of repertoire productions and rehearsals (following the rehearsal setup process); - Prepare sets for transportation at the opera, on tour, and for guest performances; - Perform other similar work tasks. Requirements: - Basic education; - Experience in similar work is desirable; - Knowledge of the state language. Documents to submit: CV, brief motivation letter, and copy of education document. We are waiting for your CV, brief motivation letter, and copy of education document at [email protected] by 30.08.2026.
Audit Committee Member
Mandatory minimum requirements for independent audit committee member candidates at LAU Infra Grupa AS: Impeccable reputation; Academic higher or second-level professional higher education in economics, management, finance, or a related field; State language proficiency at C1 level; At least three years of relevant professional experience (acquired in the last 10 years) in annual report preparation or audit of such reports, or certified auditor status; Understanding or experience (acquired in the last 5 years) in sustainability report preparation or providing assurance of sustainability reports; At least three years of relevant professional experience (acquired in the last 10 years) in finance or audit management positions that ensure the competence and knowledge necessary to professionally perform the duties of an audit committee member in this position; Knowledge and understanding of LAU Infra Grupa AS operational issues in the sector; Compliance with requirements set out in sections 3, 4, and 5 of Article 55.6 of the Financial Instruments Market Law, compliance with state official position combination restrictions as defined in the Law "On Prevention of Conflict of Interest in State Officials' Activities" Articles 8 and 81, and prevention of other possible conflict of interest situations if elected to the audit committee; English language proficiency at least B2 level in accordance with European Common Framework of Reference for Languages; Understanding of state capital company operations and state capital share management. Competencies required for LAU Infra Grupa's independent audit committee member to perform duties: analytical thinking, results orientation, planning and organization, and decision-making and accountability. Restrictions for candidates are specified in sections 3, 4, and 5 of Article 55.6 of the Financial Instruments Market Law. Applications for the competition may be submitted until August 31, 2026 (inclusive), sent electronically to: [email protected]. Candidates are requested to submit the following documents: 1. Application letter (including information confirming professional experience and skills relevant to the independent audit committee member position at LAU Infra Grupa AS); 2. Candidate declaration for audit committee member position (please download and use the attached form), confirming: - Compliance with requirements of sections 3, 4, and 5 of Article 55.6 of the Financial Instruments Market Law; - That the candidate will comply with state official position combination restrictions as specified in Articles 8 and 81 of the Law "On Prevention of Conflict of Interest in State Officials' Activities", will prevent potential conflict of interest situations if elected to the audit committee member position. 3. Curriculum Vitae describing life experience and work history (please download and use the attached form), including self-assessment of language skills and contact information (email address, phone number); 4. Copy of document confirming higher education (if higher education was obtained abroad, attach document of its academic recognition in Latvia); 5. Copy of document confirming state language proficiency (submitted by candidate who did not receive education in the state language); 6. Other documents confirming fulfillment of requirements set for the candidate. Please sign all submitted documents and attached copies with one electronic signature. Monthly remuneration for audit committee member (gross): 850 EUR per month for audit committee chair; 765 EUR per month for audit committee member. We inform that for candidates advancing to the second evaluation round, the nomination commission will request submission within five working days of a strategic vision (presentation format, up to 10 minutes) on LAU Infra Grupa AS audit committee activities and main future challenges, as well as providing insight into audit committee work priorities and proposals for their implementation. The selection and evaluation process for LAU Infra Grupa AS audit committee member candidates will be conducted by the Nomination Commission. Nomination Commission composition: Jānis Rībens – commission chair – Director of the State Capital Share Management Department of the Ministry of Transport; Inga Strauta – Senior Expert of the State Capital Share Management Department of the Ministry of Transport; Jevgenijs Belezjaks – Member of LAU Infra Grupa Board. Based on Article 25, paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Processing Law, we inform: personal data indicated in application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this competition. The personal data controller is the Ministry of Transport, contact information: Riga, Emīlijas Benjamiņas iela 3, LV-1743, email: [email protected]. The selection and evaluation process will be conducted by the nomination commission in cooperation with personnel selection consultant ASTRAL Executive Search. You have the right to withdraw your consent to personal data processing at any time by writing to [email protected] (if you wish ASTRAL Executive Search to cease your data processing) or [email protected] (if you wish the Ministry of Transport to cease your data processing).
Groundskeeper
Riga IMANTA Secondary School Registration No. 40900009897 invites applications for GROUNDSKEEPER (profession code 9613 01) Requirements: Physical endurance; Ability to work efficiently and quickly; Communication skills; Ability to manage and balance workload. Responsibilities: Perform grounds maintenance and landscaping work for the school and sports complex: clear snow, spread sand on grounds during winter, remove trash, leaves and snow from walkways, regularly clean waste containers, mow grass and perform other tasks to maintain the grounds in proper order; Ensure functional usability and safety standards for all outdoor fixtures and grounds (fences, stairs, gutters, signage, sports equipment, benches, bleachers, barriers, etc.); Operate equipment and machinery for grounds maintenance in accordance with their operating instructions. We offer: 0.5 full-time position on an indefinite contract; Salary of 390 EUR gross Social benefits and health insurance after probation period Public transportation discount. We invite you to send your CV and cover letter to the school's email: [email protected] For questions, call 67474107, 67474673
Finance Specialist
If you have precision, analytical thinking, and excellent ability to work with numbers, we're looking for you to join our team State Environment Service (Reg. No. 90000017078) Finance and Resource Management Division Finance Specialist Position (one full-time position for an indefinite period) We Offer: interesting and responsible work in the finance field; valuable experience in state administration and professional development opportunities; training and professional development; work in a team with professional and responsive colleagues; monthly salary from 1211 to 1635 euro before taxes, according to qualifications and professional experience; health insurance, vacation benefits, additional leave up to 10 working days per year, as well as other measures provided in state administration related to additional compensation; work location in Riga with the opportunity to work partially remotely (after the trial period). In this position, your responsibilities will include: participating in annual budget planning; participating in the organization of inventory; assigning economic classification codes in accordance with approved budget estimates and objectives; preparing reports for State Environment Service structural units upon request; processing invoices and advance payments in cooperation with the State Treasury unified service center; managing, recording, and administering material assets and resources in the HoP self-service environment. We expect you to have: first-level or academic higher education in accounting, economics, finance, or a related field; desirable practical work experience in finance or budget planning in a state administration or municipal institution; ability to work with standard office software; desirable experience working with the resource management system "Horizon" (experience in preparing and processing electronic inventory results will be considered an advantage); digital signature. Equally important is that you possess: analytical thinking, high precision, results orientation, the ability to effectively plan and organize your work, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. Send your cover letter and CV (with description of previous work experience) to the State Environment Service at: [email protected] (with the note "For the competition – Finance Specialist"). Phone for inquiries: 67084205. More about the institution: http://www.vvd.gov.lv/ Please note that personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to conduct this selection competition. Data Controller: State Environment Service, Registration No. 90000017078, Address: Rūpniecības iela 23, Riga, LV 1045.
Janitor
Riga Children's, Youth and Family Social Support Center announces a competition for candidates for the position of janitor (profession code: 9112 01) (with a possible work location at one of the structural units in Riga) Riga Children's, Youth and Family Social Support Center is a municipal institution of Riga that provides: short-term and long-term social care and social rehabilitation services for children and youth; crisis intervention services and social work with families with children and pregnant women; crisis center services with or without accommodation for children, youth, families with children and pregnant women; prevention in social work and psychosocial assistance for children and youth before and after out-of-home care ends until the age of 24 is reached; social rehabilitation programs for children and youth, families with children, and pregnant women. The purpose of this position is to ensure cleanliness and order in the designated premises. We will entrust you with: planning, organizing and performing daily work - washing and disinfecting floors, walls, windows and porches, door frames, and cleaning and, if necessary, disinfecting glass, mirrors, furniture, floor carpets, lighting fixtures, work and household appliances in accordance with sanitary standards; maintaining cleanliness and order daily in common sanitary facilities and ensuring that their equipment is in working order. We expect: general secondary education (preferred); knowledge of the state language; independence in task execution and the ability to organize your work. We offer: a monthly salary of 780.00 EUR before tax deduction; health insurance policy; performance bonuses, service awards, additional allowances and collective agreement benefits; additional payments for extra work; training and development opportunities; a modern work environment; stable, responsible and dynamic work in a family-friendly institution. When applying, please submit the following documents in the state language: a professional resume (CV); copies of documents confirming your education. Please note that we will contact only those candidates who are selected for the next round of selection. Applications with the notation "competition for janitor position" should be sent to Riga Children's, Youth and Family Social Support Center by 30.08.2026 to the email address: [email protected] Phone for information: 67037667; 67037066; 67181945. Your personal data controller is Riga Municipal Government (Riga Children's, Youth and Family Social Support Center). Address: Rātslaukums 1, Riga, LV-1050. The purpose of personnel selection is to determine the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish an employment relationship. More information about the processing of applicant personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.
Senior Expert
Employment State Agency (hereinafter - Agency) announces a competition for a vacant employee position: Labor Market Department ESF Plus project "Support for Better and Longer Working Lives" (hereinafter - Project) Senior Expert (1 position for a fixed term - for the duration of the project implementation until December 31, 2029) Objective of the vacant position - To ensure the implementation of the Project in accordance with the requirements of regulatory acts, project objectives and tasks, approved indicators and defined results, provide to the project target group employers and their employees, including employees aged 45 and over, if the person is diagnosed with an occupational disease, its signs, or in a mandatory health examination an occupational disease physician or occupational health and disease physician has recommended health-promoting or health-improving measures to implement project-supported activities and monitor their implementation. Requirements for applicants: academic or second-level professional higher education; at least two years of work experience in employment or project management; understanding of state policy in the field of employment and European Union employment policy issues; knowledge of the regulatory acts of the Republic of Latvia within the scope of the position's competence; cooperation, planning, organization, analytical and communication skills; state language education or language skills corresponding to C level 1st degree; good English language skills in spoken and written form for experience exchange and cooperation with employment institutions of other countries; good computer skills (MS Word, Excel) and office equipment; excellent business communication skills in spoken and written form; a valid e-signature tool is required to perform the duties of the position. Main duties of the position: implement and supervise the activities supported within the project for the project target group, including supervise the activities of project cooperation partners Riga Stradiņš University agency "Occupational Safety and Health Institute", Free Trade Unions Confederation of Latvia and Latvian Employers' Confederation, in accordance with the schedule and achievable results specified in the project and regularly evaluate and report to the project manager on the progress of project implementation; participate in the development and maintenance of Agency internal regulatory acts and the Agency Quality Management System process that determines the organization of project activities; participate in the development of the procedure and process for selecting employers; participate in the preparation of procurement documentation necessary for project implementation. We offer: work in a state institution with the opportunity to gain diverse professional experience; monthly salary from EUR 1600.00 to EUR 1700.00 (before tax) according to the individual monthly salary setting criteria assessment; social guarantees in accordance with the regulations established in state administration; additional vacation days (up to 10 working days per year); responsive and knowledgeable colleagues; continuing professional development, opportunity to participate in various training programs; health insurance policy after 3 months of work. Applicants must submit a motivated cover letter, CV and a copy of the document confirming education to the Agency by August 31, 2026, sending it to the email: [email protected] with the note "ALIDM_Senior Expert". Information on the Agency's website www.nva.gov.lv. The selection competition will be held in three rounds: First round - evaluation of applicants' education and work experience based on submitted documents. Second round – practical task, based on the results of which the applicant's professional knowledge will be evaluated. Third round - interview, during which the applicant's knowledge and competencies will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements set for the position. Applicants who qualify for the third round will be invited to the interview depending on the results of the second round task. Applicants who have received education abroad are requested to attach a document on its academic recognition in Latvia. The applicant evaluation commission will not evaluate applications that do not have the documents specified in the advertisement attached. Within a week after the deadline of the advertisement, we will contact those applicants who are selected for the second round of personnel selection. Pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 EC (General Data Protection Regulation), the Agency informs that: 1. Personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; 2. The controller of the previously mentioned processing of your personal data is the Agency, contact information: K.Valdemāra Street 38 k-1, Riga, LV - 1010.
Veterinary Assistant
We are hiring a veterinary assistant who wants to work in a professional team and gain unique experience working with wildlife and exotic animals. Your responsibilities will include: assisting veterinarians during animal examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures; preparing medications, instruments, and equipment for veterinary procedures; monitoring animals before and after veterinary procedures; ensuring cleanliness, disinfection, and proper organization of veterinary facilities, equipment, and instruments; preparing laboratory samples and ensuring their delivery for testing; performing preparation and record-keeping of veterinary documentation; participating in animal restraint, transport, and other veterinary work processes; participating in the admission, treatment, and rehabilitation of wildlife, including helping provide daily care for animals in rehabilitation; collaborating with other zoo specialists to ensure animal health and welfare. We expect: veterinary assistant qualification or relevant education; preferably previous work experience in veterinary medicine; high sense of responsibility, accuracy, and ability to organize your work; good collaboration and communication skills; willingness to learn and develop professional knowledge; good computer skills; good Latvian language proficiency. We offer: salary during probation period 1300 EUR gross per month, after probation 1500 EUR gross per month; full-time employment with shift work schedule (working hours 8:30 – 17:00); opportunity to work with a diverse range of wildlife and exotic animal species; opportunity to gain unique professional experience in zoo veterinary medicine; professional, responsive, and knowledgeable team; professional development opportunities; sustainable social support (health insurance and accident insurance after probation period, additional vacation days, financial support in significant life situations, and other collective agreement benefits). Application: Send CV to e-mail [email protected] with the reference "Veterinary Assistant" by August 31, 2026 (inclusive); we will contact candidates who will be invited for an interview. If you do not receive an interview invitation within 3 weeks after the competition end date, please consider it as a rejection from SIA "Rīgas meži". Personal data processing: for the purpose of personnel selection, SIA "Rīgas meži" processes personal data of candidates. Detailed information about candidate personal data processing and protection is available on the company website https://rigasmezi.lv/publiskojama-informacija/privatuma-pazinojums-arejiem-datu-subjektiem
Veterinarian
We invite a veterinarian to join our team! If you are passionate about working with various animal species and want to use your professional experience in a unique environment, join the Veterinary Department of Riga National Zoo. You will have the opportunity to care for animal health, work alongside experienced colleagues, and engage in professional development both in Latvia and in an international setting. You will be responsible for: providing healthcare, preventive measures, and treatment for zoo animals; performing animal diagnostics, treatment, and veterinary procedures; participating in animal health monitoring and welfare assurance; maintaining veterinary documentation and medication inventory records in accordance with regulatory requirements; collaborating with colleagues and, when necessary, with supervisory institutions and international partners. We expect: higher education in veterinary medicine; authorization to practice veterinary medicine in the Republic of Latvia in accordance with the Veterinary Medicine Law; preferably at least 2 years of practical work experience as a veterinarian; excellent knowledge of Latvian; good knowledge of English for professional collaboration in an international environment; good skills in working with MS Office applications; high sense of responsibility, accuracy, and ability to make professional decisions; interest in working with exotic and wild animals (previous experience will be considered an advantage). We offer: work in a unique and historic location – Riga National Zoo; salary of EUR 1800–2000 gross per month; full-time employment with shift work schedule (working hours 8:30 – 17:00); dynamic and diverse work with various animal species; professional development and training opportunities; opportunity to participate in international collaboration projects; sustainable social support provision (health insurance and accident insurance after probation period, additional vacation days, financial support in significant life situations, and other collective agreement benefits). How to apply: if our values resonate with you—professionalism, teamwork, development, transparency, and sustainability—send your CV to [email protected] with the reference "Veterinarian" by August 31, 2026 (inclusive); we will contact candidates who are invited for an interview. If you do not receive an interview invitation within 3 weeks after the competition end date, please consider this as a rejection from SIA "Rīgas meži". Personal data processing: For recruitment purposes, SIA "Rīgas meži" processes candidates' personal data. Detailed information about candidates' personal data processing and protection is available on the company website https://rigasmezi.lv/publiskojama-informacija/privatuma-pazinojums-arejiem-datu-subjektiem
Mechanical Vehicle Driver
Riga National Zoo invites a mechanical vehicle driver to join our team If you are characterized by a high sense of responsibility, precision, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team and ensure the continuity of the Zoo's daily operations through your work. You will be responsible for: delivering animal feed to animal departments using mechanical vehicles; performing dispatcher and loader duties; transporting animals within the Zoo territory; assessing the technical condition of equipment before starting work; performing daily maintenance of mechanical vehicles within your competence; completing travel logs in accordance with established procedures; performing territory maintenance and improvement work. We expect from you: secondary or secondary specialized education; valid tractor equipment certificate (TR1); valid driver's license in categories B and BE (category C1 is preferred); excellent knowledge of Latvian language; ability to work in a team and independently organize your work; high sense of responsibility. We offer: work in a unique, nature-surrounded environment – Riga Zoo; sustainable social support (health insurance and accident insurance after the trial period, additional vacation days, financial support in significant life situations, and other collective agreement benefits); an inclusive work environment, as well as an open, collaboration-oriented team and company internal culture; summarized working hours (work also on weekends and holidays according to schedule); salary 1000–1100 EUR gross per month. Application: Send your CV with the note "Mechanical Vehicle Driver" to the email address [email protected] by August 31, 2026 (inclusive); we will contact candidates who will be invited for an interview. If you do not receive an invitation to an interview within 3 weeks after the end of the competition, please consider this as SIA "Rīgas meži" rejection. Personal data processing: for the purposes of personnel selection, SIA "Rīgas meži" processes candidates' personal data. Detailed information about the processing and protection of candidates' personal data is available on the company website https://rigasmezi.lv/publiskojama-informacija/privatuma-pazinojums-arejiem-datu-subjektiem
Zoologist
We invite zoologists to join the Ornithology and Terrarium Department (working with birds) for a fixed-term position Rīga ZOO's overall strategic goal is to maintain the only national zoological garden, educate the public about Latvian and world fauna and its protection, promote healthy lifestyles and tourism through quality leisure offerings, conduct research, and contribute to the preservation of rare and endangered species, while ensuring high welfare standards for animals in the zoological garden. This is an opportunity to work in a unique environment daily caring for diverse bird species, their welfare, and gaining valuable knowledge from experienced specialists while sharing your own knowledge and ideas. Your responsibilities will include: caring for the entrusted animal collection – daily care and welfare of birds (mostly parrots); assessing food quality and quantity, preparing it for feeding, supplementing with prescribed feed additives and vitamins, rationing food according to the species' prescribed feeding schedule. Varying and adjusting feed rations only with approval from the department head; maintaining order and cleanliness in animal aviaries, ensuring animals have an aesthetic and safe environment. Caring for the plant collection in aviaries; observing animal behavior, interactions, and feeding regimen, informing responsible staff of any changes; working with the ZIMS program developed and maintained by Species 360; developing animal environmental enrichment methods and changes, following the department head's instructions. We expect from you: interest in and understanding of bird keeping and care in captivity; knowledge of biology, zoology, or related fields; secondary specialized or higher education (in biology, veterinary medicine, etc.); experience in animal care and working with animals would be considered an advantage (internship during studies, animal observation, data collection, etc.; volunteer work with animals); high sense of responsibility, attentiveness, and ability to organize your work; ability to work in a team; Latvian language skills – Level B, Stage 2; good English language knowledge that enables communication in fulfilling job duties; good skills in working with MS Office programs. We offer: full-time employment with shift work schedule; collaboration with professionals in various fields and the opportunity to learn from international zoological garden experience; opportunities for professional development and competency enhancement; sustainable social support provision (health insurance and accident insurance after probation period, additional vacation days, financial support in significant life situations, and other collective agreement benefits); an inclusive work environment, as well as an open, collaboration-oriented team and company internal culture; salary during probation period 1300 EUR per month (gross), after probation period and completion of training 1500 EUR per month (gross). How to apply: if our values – professionalism, teamwork, development, transparency, and sustainability – resonate with you, send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "Zoologist in the Ornithology and Terrarium Department (working with birds)" by August 31, 2026 (inclusive); candidates are asked to honestly assess their health status in a work environment with feed insects, elevated room temperature, and humid air conditions; we will contact candidates who are invited for an interview. If you do not receive an interview invitation within 3 weeks after the competition end date, please consider it as SIA "Rīgas meži" refusal. Personal data processing: for personnel selection purposes, SIA "Rīgas meži" processes candidates' personal data. Detailed information about candidate personal data processing and protection is available on the company website https://rigasmezi.lv/publiskojama-informacija/privatuma-pazinojums-arejiem-datu-subjektiem
Social Care Worker
(Registration No. 90000039319) Rīga Social Care Center "Gaiļezers" (hereinafter – Center) announces an open-ended competition for a Social Care Worker position (profession code: 3412 01) in the Social Care Department Position Purpose: To ensure the provision of social care services to Center clients who, due to age or functional disabilities, cannot provide these services themselves. Requirements: - First-level professional higher education in social care; - Practical work experience in social care; - Knowledge of the state language according to regulatory requirements; - Good computer skills (Software use: MS Office, ELISS) and office equipment operation; - Independence in task completion and ability to organize your own work and supervise others' work; - Good communication skills. Main Job Responsibilities: - Manage, organize, and monitor social care for Center clients, including development and monitoring of individual social care plans; - Monitor the client meal provision process; - Manage, organize, and control caregivers' work, including scheduling caregivers according to the schedule and proposing necessary schedule changes; - Participate in interdisciplinary team work, including involving Center specialists in ensuring client social care; - Document client care processes in client files; - Motivate clients to participate in leisure activities at the Center and beyond; - Maintain contact with client relatives in the clients' interest. We Offer: ● Stable salary and social guarantees; ● Modern work environment and good working conditions; ● Health insurance policy; ● Salary – 1205.00 EUR (before tax payment) Candidates must submit applications to Rīga Social Care Center "Gaiļezers" by 31.08.2026 at 17:00: Rīga, Hipokrāta Street 6, LV-1079; email: [email protected] with the note "For the Social Care Department Social Care Worker position (open-ended) competition": ● Motivational letter; ● Professional CV; ● Copy of education certification document. Contact phone numbers for additional information on personnel selection matters 67012227 and for specific questions related to the vacant position 67012224. Please note that only candidates invited for interviews will be informed about the results. Your personal data controller is Rīga City Municipality (Rīga Social Care Center "Gaiļezers" Rīga, Hipokrāta 6, LV 1079). Address Rātslaukums 1, Rīga, LV-1539; email address [email protected]. The purpose of personnel selection is to identify the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment relations. More information about the candidate's personal data processing is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.
Care Attendant
(Registration No. 90000039319) Riga Social Care Center "Gaļezers" (hereinafter – Center) is seeking SENIOR CARE ATTENDANTS (profession code: 5322 02) to provide care services to Center clients – pension-age persons and adults with disabilities on a permanent basis Position Purpose: Provide social care services to Center clients, coordinate care provision for a designated group of clients, supervise proper documentation of the care process, and provide orientation training for new care attendants. Requirements: • Basic or secondary level professional education (vocational education – with qualification as care attendant or nursing assistant). • High level of interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people; • State language proficiency in accordance with regulatory requirements (B1 level); • Reliability in task completion and ability to organize your work. Key Position Responsibilities: • Conduct rounds in clients' rooms while on duty. Report any discrepancies to your direct supervisor. • Monitor clients. • Review entries in the "Care Attendant Shift Handover - Shift Acceptance Log," recording essential information during the shift, such as changes in client health status, behavior, and reports of any unusual situations. • Monitor client health status and inform healthcare personnel of any changes, recording entries in the "Care Attendant Shift Handover - Shift Acceptance Log." • Provide first aid to clients. • Provide social care to Center clients in accordance with their self-care abilities, based on their individual social care plan: We Offer: ● Stable salary and social benefits; ● Modern work environment and good working conditions; ● Health insurance policy; ● Discounts on monthly passes for public transportation in Riga; ● For employees with registered residence outside Riga, the option to be provided accommodation in Center premises; ● Salary – 935.00 EUR (before tax withholding for the position) Submit Applications To: Riga Social Care Center "Gaļezers": Riga, Hipokrāta Street 6, LV-1079, email: [email protected] Contact phones: 67 012 224, 28 811 651 Your personal data controller is Riga City Municipality (Riga Social Care Center "Gaļezers" Riga, Hipokrāta 6, LV 1079). Address: Rātslaukums 1, Riga, LV-1539; email: [email protected]. The purpose of personnel selection is to identify the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment relations. More information about the processing of candidate personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.
Social Rehabilitator
(Registration No. 90000039319) Rīga Social Care Center "Gaiļezers" (hereinafter – the Center) announces a competition for a social rehabilitator position (profession code: 3412 02) in the Social Work Department for an indefinite period. Position Purpose: Preservation and development of social functioning and social activity of Center clients, including organization and facilitation of leisure time activities. Requirements: ● First-level professional higher education in the field of social rehabilitation ● Experience working with senior citizens and persons with disabilities for at least one year ● Knowledge of the state language in accordance with requirements set in regulatory acts (C1 level) ● Good computer skills (Software use: MS Office, APSIS, SOPA, ELISS) and office equipment operation ● Independence in task completion and ability to organize own work ● Knowledge of regulatory acts governing social affairs and ability to apply them in practice ● Understanding of professional ethics, high communication culture, sense of responsibility, and excellent communication skills ● Good skills in working with information and communication technologies, including computer user-level experience Main Duties: ● Provide social rehabilitation measures and leisure time activities in accordance with Center clients' needs and expressed wishes ● Perform initial and repeated client situation assessments in accordance with competence and timeframes set in regulatory acts ● Participate in interdisciplinary team work ● Participate in development of individual social rehabilitation plans for clients ● Organize and lead creative workshops, interest clubs and cognitive classes, book and magazine exchanges, singing classes and other leisure time activities and events, including rest and cultural events, for Center clients at Center premises, territory, and outside the Center ● Motivate clients to participate in classes and attend events ● Promote preservation and improvement of clients' social and daily living skills ● Conduct individual social rehabilitation work with clients in accordance with provisions of the social rehabilitation and/or social care plan ● Make records in client files, including electronically, using the electronic planning system APSIS, in accordance with competence ● Provide information and reports on fulfillment of Center clients' social rehabilitation and leisure time activity plans in accordance with instructions from the Department Manager's Deputy and/or as set in internal regulatory acts ● Participate in conducting client surveys and compiling survey results ● Provide information to the Department Manager's Deputy about necessary materials for activity provision ● Provide suggestions for development of Center internal regulatory acts in accordance with competence ● Perform other tasks that are not contrary to the competence of the position held We Offer: ● Stable salary and social guarantees ● Modern work environment and good working conditions ● Health insurance policy ● Salary – 1205 EUR (before tax payment) Candidates must submit applications to Rīga Social Care Center "Gaiļezers" by August 31, 2026 at 17:00: Rīga, Hipokrāta Street 6, LV-1079; e-mail: [email protected] with note "For Social Work Department social rehabilitator position (indefinite period) competition": ● Motivated application ● Professional curriculum vitae (CV) ● Copy of document certifying education Contact phones for additional information on recruitment matters: 67012227 and for specific questions related to vacant positions: 67012229. Please note that only candidates invited for interviews will be informed about the results. Your personal data controller is Rīga City Municipality (Rīga Social Care Center "Gaiļezers" Rīga, Hipokrāta 6, LV 1079). Address: Rātslaukums 1, Rīga, LV-1539; e-mail: [email protected]. The purpose of recruitment is to identify the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment relations. More information about processing of candidate personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.