Vacant job

About the unit

The Swedish Armed Forces' Dog Service Unit (FHTE) is part of the Air Combat School (LSS) and is responsible for supplying the Armed Forces' continuously active combat units and the Police with service dogs. Dog service is conducted throughout the Swedish Armed Forces. FHTE breeds approximately 200 German Shepherd dogs annually within the framework of the Armed Forces' breeding program. According to a government decision from 2011, the breeding program is also partially intended to supply the Swedish Police Authority with suitable service dogs. The unit is located outside Märsta and in Kungsängen north of Stockholm, with the dog breeding station in Sollefteå.

We are now looking for you who want to contribute your knowledge to the Swedish Armed Forces' breeding program in the role of Breeding Assistant, based at our facility in Märsta/Sigtuna. The position is a fixed-term appointment (temporary replacement).

About the position

Temporary replacement (100%) until 2027-03-31.

As a Breeding Assistant, your role is to support the Head of Breeding and Deputy Head of Breeding in the planning, practical implementation, and follow-up of the Swedish Armed Forces' breeding program. This includes, for example, registering relevant data, administration/logistics/support in connection with the selection of breeding animals and matings, as well as follow-up and documentation of completed work. You will collaborate closely both internally (within FHTE, with Armed Forces units, other state agencies) and externally (with civilian stakeholders, veterinary clinics). This requires good teamwork skills and a structured approach to work.

The work may also involve transportation and the execution of matings.

Main responsibilities

• Support the Head of Breeding and Deputy Head of Breeding in gathering and compiling current information for the development and planning of breeding work
• Assist the Heads of Breeding in gathering facts about (potential) breeding dogs
• Handle contact with owners/drivers/foster parents of breeding males and bitches
• Register specific information about dogs that is significant for breeding work (dates of heat, progesterone tests, ultrasound, etc.) in, among other databases, the Dog Breeding Database
• Plan and handle transportation, sampling, booking of mating assistance, and other activities related to matings, and – where applicable – personally assist with transportation and matings
• Handle and prepare forms for compensation within the scope of breeding activities
• Draw up agreements and deeds of gift for breeding animals
• Support the Heads of Breeding with administration related to the acquisition of breeding animals/materials within Sweden and internationally
• Organize the execution of mating assistance on Swedish Armed Forces breeding dogs
• As needed and time permits, support other dog transports within the operation, as well as other general administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Relevant and good experience in dog breeding and practical dog rearing
• Good knowledge of regulations related to dog breeding and rearing
• Very good computer skills (MS Office)
• Category B driver's license
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English (spoken and written)
• Relevant experience in administrative work

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is responsible, has excellent teamwork and communication skills, is highly detail-oriented, and has good analytical abilities. You master social interaction and find it easy to build trusting relationships. You have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and can plan your work independently.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Documented experience in long-term breeding planning
• Academic degree with a focus on biology/genetics or equivalent
• Experience with working dogs and/or service dog operations
• Experience working with databases and/or statistical processing

Information about the position:

Head of Support Department, Daniel Fast, can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

Olivia Liw, HR Generalist, can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00

Union representatives

OFR/O Ärna Tim Björklund, tel 070-649 65 59

OFR/S & The Defence Federation Helena Lemnell, tel 070-836 10 28

SEKO Åsa Karlsson can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00

SACO can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00

Other

• Employment type: Temporary replacement starting 2026-10-01 and ending 2027-03-31
• Full-time position
• Work location: Märsta/Sigtuna
• Position: Civilian
• Salary: Individual salary setting applies
• The work involves some travel and may also include some evening and weekend work

Application deadline:

Please submit your application no later than 2026-08-20. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to explain why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Air Combat School is the Air Force's joint competence center for development and education. The Air Combat School has four joint Air Force schools and educates, among others, future pilots for the Swedish Armed Forces. The Air Combat School operates in seven locations spread across the country and is headquartered in Uppsala.

The Air Combat School constantly strives to develop how we solve assigned tasks, and we are always ready to meet new challenges.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

Security screening with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.