Who We Are, Where We Are and What We Do?
The Special Areas Board 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 Areas 2, 3, and 4, including:
- Prairie Oasis Park
- Blood Indian Park
Make your summer count—and grow your skills in Alberta’s great outdoors. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience in land or environmental work, this role puts you outside doing work that truly matters. You’ll gain hands-on experience in land stewardship, habitat management, and public engagement while seeing the direct impact of your efforts in local parks and natural areas. Work alongside experienced staff, take on meaningful responsibility, and build experience that can open doors to future roles in parks, environmental management, or municipal services from late spring through summer.
What You’ll Do
Campground Maintenance location Blood Indian Park or Prairie Oasis Park
- Mowing, garbage collection, washroom cleaning, tree planting, watering
- Primarily works outdoors in all weather conditions
Campground Administration location Blood Indian Park or Prairie Oasis Park
- Guest assistance, site coordination, payments
- Works both indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions
Trading Post location Blood Indian Trading Post
- Sales and reconciliation, inventory management
- Requires exceptional customer service
- Primarily works indoors
Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements and other duties as required
What You Need
- Grade 12 (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Physically able to perform fieldwork, including lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with equipment
- Excellent customer service: able to use courtesy, and discretion to solve problems
- Good judgment and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Important Considerations for Applicants
- Shift scheduling includes weekdays/rotational weekends (some evenings). Special consideration for some positions may be given to mature High School students. Limited time off will be given, due to the seasonality of the position.
- 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.
- These are designated safety sensitive positions and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will provide a Vulnerable Sector Check
Term Seasonal Summer Parks Department2026 Positions
- Hourly Rates starting at $23.8316 - $28.1976 depending upon relevant education, skills and experience
- The supervisor will evaluate employee skills as the season progresses. Individuals selected to take on lead duties, such as mowing, may receive a higher rate of pay (Maintenance Services Worker II - $27.1936 - $32.4082)
- In addition to the hourly rate of pay, earnings include* 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings as holiday pay & 6 percent of regular wage earnings as annual vacation pay
- Compensation based on a 40-hour week - Overtime may be required
Application Questions?
- Human Resources – 403-854-5604
COMPETITION NO: 721000
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 Email: SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca
We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted