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:
Make your summer count by gaining hands-on experience in municipal vegetation control and roadside maintenance. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience in land, agricultural, or environmental work, this role places yououtdoors supporting weed and vegetation management along municipal roads and rights-of-way. You’ll assist with the safe handling and application of herbicides, operate spray equipment, complete required documentation, and conduct routine inspections while contributing to safe road conditions. Working alongside experienced staff, you’ll take on meaningful responsibility and develop practical skills that support future opportunities in municipal operations, agriculture, or environmental services from late spring through summer.
What You’ll Do
- Operation of a three-ton spray application truck for weed and brush control
- Maintenance and repair of spray and brush control equipment
- Compiling chemical reporting documentation
- Equipment servicing and minor repairs
- 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)
- A valid Pesticide Applicator’s License is required or a willingness to obtain prior to employment
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
- 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
- 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.
- 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 Maintenance Department2026 Positions
- Hourly Rates starting at $28.0551 - $31.2098 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 (Stat) 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: 321005
CLOSING DATE: Noon March 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
