Technical Services - Summer Student Position Available for 2025 (May-August)
- Hourly rates starting at $21.8093 depending upon experience and education
- 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
- 40-hour work week (Monday through Friday) – overtime may be expected as part of this role
Workplace: Special Areas Youngstown Service Centre (travel throughout Areas)
Enjoy a challenging and rewarding summer position that will have you working in our Technical Services
water department during the late spring and summer months. This opportunity will provide valuable work
experience in a rewarding and invigorating work environment.
Description: Key Duties will include:
- Mowing and upkeep of Special Areas Board water plants and lagoons
- Assisting with plumbing and any unforeseen events
- Driving samples into cities or delivering parts
- Hauling water and cleaning tanks
- May assist water utility officers at various sites for repairs and/or regular maintenance
- Data entry
- Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Experience using computers and data entry software (MS Office)
- Physical capabilities to perform job duties (requiring lifting/carrying) and have a mechanical aptitude
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tack and discretion and use good judgement
Important Considerations for Applicants
- This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on all newly hired employees
- 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
- Please include a contact email address on application or resume
Requests for additional information may be directed as follows:
• Wyatt Girletz – Technical Services Supervisor – 403-857-9421
COMPETITION NO: 411000 CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2025
Please send a cover letter and resume quoting competition number 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
