Seasonal Road Construction Crew Opportunities- (Equipment Operators I-III, and Maintenance Service Workers I-II)

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:

• Mustering locations from Hanna, Consort, Oyen and Youngstown

Make your summer count by gaining hands-on experience with a road construction crew.

Whether you're starting your career or have previous experience, these roles place you on active construction sites supporting the construction, repair, and maintenance of municipal roads. You'll assist with tasks such as grading and compacting gravel, patching asphalt, installing signage and guardrails, operating and supporting construction equipment, and performing general site preparation and clean-up. Working alongside experienced crew members, you'll take on physically active responsibilities while developing practical construction skills that can lead to future opportunities in road construction and maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Equipment Operators (Flagger-packer-scraper-grader-loader , etc) (camp)
• General Labourers - Maintenance Workers (no camp – Youngstown muster location)
• Duties include equipment servicing and minor repairs
• Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements and other duties as required

What You Need

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (GED) – combination of experience/education will be considered
• Prior road maintenance and/or construction experience is an asset
• Physical capabilities to perform job duties - required lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge in the care and use of tools and equipment common to these positions
• Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion and use good judgement
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Preference may be given to candidates possessing:

• Class 3 AB Drivers Licence – Air Endorsement
• Class 1 Drivers Licence

Important Considerations for Applicants

• These positions will be working outside completing fieldwork in rural-remote areas.
• Availability to work from /May through September/October. The majority of these placements are Camp Based.
• 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.

Term Seasonal Road Construction 2026 Positions

• Hourly Rates starting at $23.8316 - $41.6872 depending upon classification, relevant education, skills and experience. In addition to the hourly rate of pay, earnings include:
• * 5.2% of regular wage earnings as holiday pay (Stat) and 6% of regular wage earnings as vacation pay.
• Compensation based on a 40-hour week - Overtime may be required.

**This competition will remain open until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the posting period, and qualified candidates may be contacted as vacancies arise. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early, as resumes will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

Application Questions? • Human Resources – 403-854-5604

COMPETITION NO: 321505 CLOSING DATE: August 28th, 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 personally contacted.