Who We Are, Where We Are and What We Do?
The Special Areas Board (SAB) is a unique form of local 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 the municipal services our residents depend on, from grading roads to potable water to emergency and enforcement. We manage over 2.5 million acres of public lands, supporting our ratepayers through the administration of community pastures and leasing 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: Special Areas 2, 3, and 4, including:
- Youngstown
We are currently recruiting for a Journeyperson Carpenter with strong attention to detail, superb organization, and time management skills. As a Carpenter you will be an integral part of the Special Areas team. For you, safety and quality are a priority, and you are proud of your work at the end of each day. The right candidate will provide maintenance and repair to Special Areas facilities, assist in the construction of new facilities, assist in providing estimates, quotes, RFP information for new construction and repairs, and assist in upkeep of the Carpenter Shop, including maintaining the safety of the facility. This position will work alongside another Journeyperson Carpenter to deliver safe, efficient services of high quality.
What You’ll Do
- Construct, renovate, and maintain facilities including fire halls, water stations, offices, equipment storage sheds, and related structures.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on cook houses and bunk houses.
- Fabricate, assemble, install, and dismantle concrete formwork for cement and foundation projects.
- Prepare material lists; obtain quotations, cost estimates, and develop project timelines.
- Enter and maintain preventative maintenance and project-related data.
- Willingness and ability to perform outdoor work in rural and remote locations, independently and as a team.
- Responsible for adhering to the Special Areas Board Health and Safety Program and all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation.
- Supervise and work collaboratively with contractors and trades of similar skill sets.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Need:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (GED).
- Valid Alberta Certification of Qualification as a Journeyperson Carpenter, with a minimum of two (2) years’ post-certification experience in the trade.
- Demonstrate professionalism as a safety-conscious team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced work environment.
- Sound working knowledge of the Alberta Building Code and applicable regulations.
- Possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Physically capable of performing all required job duties, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
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.
- Ability to work overtime as required by emergency corrective work
- 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 $83,498 - $86,847 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: 30167
CLOSING DATE: Noon February 27, 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