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 seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and safety-oriented individual to join our team as a Lead Light Duty Auto Mechanic.
The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair program with the primary responsibilities including the diagnoses and preventative maintenance on light-duty vehicles, light-duty trailers, including bunkhouses with electric brakes, and small engines on pumps across the Special Areas Board fleet, ensuring all work meets Special Areas policies for safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently indoors & outdoors, managing a variety of maintenance tasks, and contributing to team objectives. This full-time position offers stable, meaningful employment with opportunities for training. Are you ready to join a team dedicated to maintaining a modernized fleet of equipment? Do you have the expertise to lead a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair program? If so, we invite you to become our Lead Auto Mechanic.
What You’ll Do Key Duties will include:
- Adjust, test, and repair components and systems, including spark ignition and diesel engines, steering systems, cooling systems, braking systems, drive lines, suspensions, and electrical systems.
- Conduct inspections for Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certifications.
- Monitor bulk oil inventory, evaluate levels, and order accordingly based on par levels set by the Shop Supervisor.
- Maintain relevant equipment on the LD side of the shop (parts washer, hoisting tools, overhead crane and floor hoists, A/C machine, wheel alignment machine) according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Schedule preventative maintenance tasks and assign work to light duty mechanics for completion; ensuring job assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Delivering and adherence with Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
What You Need:
- Grade 12 (or an equivalent GED)
- Journeyperson Automotive Mechanic Certificate valid in the province of Alberta
- 5 years related experience with vehicle inspection knowledge
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Physical capabilities to perform job duties - required lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion and use good judgement
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain eligibility for employment throughout the duration of employment.
Important Considerations for Applicants
- We value diverse experience and are committed to training the right candidate. If you have relevant skills and a strong commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.
- Designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.
Permanent Full Time - 2026 Position
- Annual Salary Range $85,803 – $91,477 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: 30174 CLOSING DATE: October 26, 2026
Please submit your resume, including a contact email address and quote the competition number 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 contacted
