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
This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Office Manager, supervisors, and staff at the Youngstown Service Centre, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations—particularly during peak seasonal periods. The role includes front-line customer service, processing permits and bookings, managing inventory and data entry in internal systems, and handling receipting and invoicing functions. It also supports operational activities by tracking road materials, preparing project updates, managing agreements, maintaining accurate records and spreadsheets, and providing backup for timesheet entry. We are seeking a professional, reliable, and detail-oriented individual with strong integrity, technical aptitude, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. This full-time position plays a key role in maintaining accurate reporting and a strong safety culture, while offering stable employment and opportunities for training, professional development, and growth within the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Materials Management: Handle pricing, coding, and tracking of road surfacing materials
- Financial Administration: Prepare and manage invoices & perform inventory management entry using internal software
- Administrative Duties: Pipeline Crossing Agreements, road project updates, issuing gravel permits, fencing & grass requisitions, preparing materials for board meetings
- General Duties: Provide backup support to time entry desk, collection of various incoming documents and proper internal distribution
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 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: 30096
CLOSING DATE: May 15th, 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
