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:
- Youngstown Muster Point
Make your summer count—and build skills that flow into your future. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing previous experience, this role puts you outdoors doing work that truly matters. You’ll gain hands-on, real-world experience in water system monitoring, infrastructure maintenance, and public service while seeing the direct impact of your work across rural Alberta. Work alongside experienced professionals, take on meaningful responsibility, and build experience that can open doors to future roles in water management, environmental services, or municipal operations from late spring through summer.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized environment around Special Areas Board water facilities
- Support minor plumbing tasks and respond to unexpected issues under the guidance of peers
- Transporting samples and delivering parts between facilities and laboratories for analysis
- Assist water utility officers with water delivery and sanitization tasks at various work sites
- Working alongside experienced staff, contributing to the repair, maintenance and monitoring of water infrastructure
- Record field data, inspection results, and maintenance information accurately
- Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
- Other duties as required
What You Need:
- Grade 12 (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Experience using computers and data entry software
- Physically able to perform fieldwork, including lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with equipment
- Strong communication skills, professionalism, and good judgement
Important Considerations for Applicants
- Candidates enrolled in a Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program would be an asset
- Ability to work independently and possess strong organizational/time-management skills
- An attention to detail combined with a strong work ethic individual is desired
- This position will be working outside completing fieldwork in rural-remote areas
- These are designated safety sensitive positions and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.
Term Seasonal Summer Technical Services Department 2026 Position
- Hourly Rates starting at starting at $23.8316 - $28.1976 depending upon relevant education, skills and experience
- In addition to the hourly rate of pay, earnings include* 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings as holiday pay and * 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: 411000
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