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: Special Area #3 – Oyen area
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and safety-oriented individual to join our team as a Maintenance Grader Operator (Special Areas #3). The successful candidate will operate a grader to maintain and improve oiled and gravel-surfaced roads, access routes, and rights-of-way, ensuring all work meets Special Areas policies for safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently outdoors, managing a variety of maintenance tasks, and contributing to team objectives. This full-time position offers stable, meaningful employment with opportunities for training.
What You’ll Do
Operation of Road Equipment
- Safely and effectively operate graders and other road equipment to perform tasks such as road maintenance, grading, and snow plowing.
- Move and grade earth, rock, gravel, or other materials using machine-specific controls and attachments to complete road maintenance tasks.
- Recognize existing and potential hazards by conducting field-level pre-job hazard analyses, inspecting equipment for safety issues, and assessing tasks before starting work.
Reporting, Equipment Service, and Minor Repairs
- Perform mechanical inspections and routine servicing, including controls and operations, lubrication, and minor adjustments and maintain accurate records and ensure proper housekeeping of equipment and work areas.
What You Need:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience operating a motor grader, or equivalent experience in an operational or service-related field. A combination of experience and training will be considered.
- Prior experience operating CAT 150 & 160M graders and/or John Deere 772GP & 872GP graders.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally using courtesy, tact, and discretion when addressing requests, complaints, and clarifications.
- Physical ability to perform required job duties, including lifting in excess of 50 lbs. and repeatedly entering and exiting equipment and trucks.
Preference Given To:
- Candidates holding a Class 3Q Alberta Driver’s License
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 $70,583 - $78,070 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: 30084
CLOSING DATE: Noon February 6, 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
