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: Hanna Board Office
We are looking for a professional, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our Property Administration team. The Lease Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the administration and processing of land disposition transactions and property management activities within the Special Areas. This role coordinates and reviews correspondence, agreements, applications, and supporting documentation related to assignments, amendments, conditional surrenders, renewals, and cancellations of dispositions, while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and procedures. The incumbent provides technical expertise in the administration of mineral surface lease and pipeline applications, and maintains accurate land administration, financial, and records management information. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the effective management of public land and property interests while supporting a collaborative and service-focused organization.
What You’ll Do – Key Duties
- Administer various leases such as agricultural, miscellaneous, oil and gas dispositions and permits, including the registration of agreements, assignments, amendments, renewals, cancellations, sublets, and related documentation.
- Supervise oil and gas disposition documentation and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including the Special Areas Act, Public Lands Act, and Special Areas Disposition Regulation.
- Issue Letters of Authority and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinate financial administration of land dispositions, including rental levies, payment verification, and ledger controls for MSLs, PLAs, RoEs, easements, and related interests
What You Need:
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by post-secondary education or training in land administration, legal administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Three to five years of progressive experience in land administration, land management, legal administration or a similar administrative environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); knowledge of Laserfiche, SharePoint and OneDrive are 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.
Important Considerations for Applicants
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Applicants must include a contact email address on their resume.
- Upon commencement, will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
Permanent Full Time - 2026 Position
- Annual Salary Range $59,401 - $71,664 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: 30017 CLOSING DATE July 10, 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
