As a permanent employee at Skellefteå municipality, you have a secure job and good conditions for a balanced life. But also specific benefits that give you that little extra in everyday life.
Security and balance
With us, you can feel safe at any stage of your life. We offer you a safe everyday life with several possibilities.
1. Secure employment
As a permanent employee in Skellefteå municipality, you have a secure employment with a collective agreement. We have a wide range of activities, which gives you the opportunity to develop with us as an employer.
2. Development throughout your employment
You are offered skills development in your professional role throughout your employment. You as an employee are our most important asset, which is why we conduct an annual performance review to ensure that you are developing in the right direction.
3. Great vacation
Always have at least 25 days of vacation! When you turn 40, you get 31 days and when you turn 50 you get an extra day. That's just over six weeks of vacation.
4. Even more holidays
You can apply to exchange your holiday allowance for up to 5 days of paid leave. Once you reach the age of 40, you can exchange an additional day.
5. Extra allowance for parents
We offer an additional supplement to the parental insurance that corresponds to 10% of the loss of income for up to 6 months, provided you have been employed for 180 days.
6. The right work/life balance
You have the right to work full-time and the opportunity to work part-time. Many of our departments also offer flexible working hours.
Your health is important
We encourage exercise and wellness because we know it's important for well-being. We are also there if you become ill and need care and support.
7. Specialized occupational health care
You have access to Kommunhälsan, the municipality's own occupational health service with specialist expertise in work environment and health. Kommunhälsan is an independent resource for all employees and is free of charge for most departments.
8. Preventive health care
From January 1, 2023, the wellness allowance is increased from 1500 to 3000 SEK each year. You also have free access to the gym in the municipal center.
9. Security in case of illness
If you fall ill, you will receive an amount equivalent to 10% of your lost wages for a period of time. You are also insured against illness, occupational injury and death.
A lifelong journey
We want to provide the space and flexibility to plan for and try what life has to offer no matter when in life that opportunity occurs.
10. Towards a secure pension
Every year, we contribute to a municipal occupational pension for you. The amount is regulated in agreements between the employer and the trade unions. From 2023, the contribution will also be significantly increased.
11. Save a little extra for retirement
You have the option of giving up part of your gross salary and putting it into a pension. Since the tax on pension savings is lower, the amount you put aside for retirement will be higher than what you would have received in salary.
12. More free time at 60+
From the age of 60, it is possible to work a little less and still receive full pension benefits.
13. Life as a self-employed person
You can take a leave of absence for up to 24 months to try out self-employment.
14. Support for further studies
If you choose to study further, there is the possibility of study support if you train in the areas of competence that Skellefteå municipality has a particular need for.
The little extra
There is much to discover in Skellefteå, both in terms of culture and nature. The little extra adds a golden edge to life and ensures that everyday exercise is completed.
15. A staff association that gives more
Join the staff association and take part in health, cultural and fishing activities. It also gives you access to discounts at shops, gyms and other businesses that promote health.
16. Take your bike to work
Cycling to work has never been easier! You are offered a long-term rental of a preferential bicycle against gross salary deductions. After the three-year contract period, you decide whether you want to buy the bike at a favorable price.
17. Staff cabin in Krokfors
You are offered the opportunity to rent a staff cottage in Krokfors, located between Tärnaby and Hemavan.