Who We Are, Where We Are and What We Do?
The Special Areas Board (SAB) is a unique form of rural government located in southeastern Alberta. Established through the Special Areas Act in 1938, we provide government services and public land management to residents and businesses over 5 million acres.
At Special Areas, we deliver municipal services residents depend on, from grading roads to potable water to emergency and enforcement. We manage over 2.5 million acres of public lands, including both crown and municipal tax recovery lands. We support our producers through the administration of community pastures, and lease public lands for grazing and cultivation. We work with partners in the region to support economic development and rural stabilization, and we help visitors reconnect with the land and sky in our recreation areas and campgrounds.
Where will You Work: Youngstown Service Centre
We are looking for a professional, reliable, and detail-oriented individual to join our team in an administrative role at the Youngstown office. Reporting to the Office Manager, the Receptionist plays a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture, supporting day-to-day office operations, and ensuring accurate reporting, all while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion. You are experienced in customer relations, data entry, and general accounting functions, and demonstrate integrity, technical aptitude, and a commitment to confidentiality. This full-time position offers stable, meaningful employment with opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and growth within the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Reception: Answering phones, directing inquiries, and providing excellent customer service.
- Clerical Support to the Office Manager, supervisors, and staff.
- Data Entry: Tracking information and maintaining records in Microsoft Excel and other systems.
- Accounts Receivable: Receipting, tracking payments, and preparing bank deposits.
- Administrative Duties: Letters, memos, reports, and expense claims, preparation and posting of RFPs and other administrative duties as required.
- General Office Duties: Filing, preparing stationery orders, issuing gravel permits, and inventory tracking.
What You Need:
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED equivalent; post-secondary education in Office Administration or a related field is preferred. Combined with Minimum of one (1 ) year of administration or office experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); knowledge of SharePoint and OneDrive is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong public relations abilities.
- Highly organized, with attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with courtesy, tact, and discretion, and to exercise good judgment in all interactions.
Important Considerations for Applicants
- Ability to work independently while demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic and demonstrated professional attitude and demeanor.
- Clear understanding of confidentiality and effective document management practices.
- Applicants must include a contact email address on their resume.
- Upon commencement, the successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
Permanent Full Time - 2026 Position
- Annual Salary Range $56,473 - $67,655 (as of Apr 1) depending upon relevant certifications, education, skills and experience
- Permanent full-time employees receive competitive pay, access to a full range of benefits, and participation in the Public Service Pension Plan.
Application Questions?
- Human Resources – 403-854-5604
COMPETITION NO: 30131 CLOSING DATE: April 10th, 2026
Please submit your resume, including a contact email address, quote the competition number, and specify your preferred work location(s), if applicable to:
Human Resource Services - Special Areas Board
Box 820, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca
We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted
