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:• Youngstown Muster Point
Make your summer count by gaining hands-on experience in facilities and grounds maintenance. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience in maintenance, custodial, or labor-related work, this role supports the upkeep and safe operation of buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas. You’ll assist with general facility maintenance tasks, basic repairs, equipment use, groundskeeping, and routine inspections, while helping maintain clean, safe, and functional public spaces. Working alongside experienced staff, you’ll take on practical responsibilities and develop skills that support future opportunities in facilities maintenance, public works, or municipal operations from late spring through summer
What You’ll Do
- Perform general maintenance needs to offices, fire halls, grader shops, water buildings and all other facilities including yard and landscaping needs through the spring and fall
- Assist carpenters with construction tasks including construction, maintenance and repair of facilities• Assist other trades in completing corrective and preventative maintenance tasks on a variety of equipment such as boilers, furnaces, HVAC equipment, electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Assist in ground disturbance tasks including digging with and without mechanical equipment
- Loading/unloading materials, fencing and repairs along with site cleanup
- Work with and maintain hand and power tools necessary to complete tasks not associated with trades
- Responsible for adhering to the Special Areas Board Health and Safety Program and all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation.
- Other duties as required
What You Need
- Grade 12 (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
- Physical capability to perform the job duties required – lifting up to 50 lbs
- Basic knowledge of construction tools, materials and methods
- 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 independently and as a team
- Active certification in Ground Disturbance is preferred; training will be provided for the select candidate
- This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.
Term Seasonal Facilities Department 2026 Positions
- Hourly Rates 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 (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: 321005FAC
CLOSING DATE: Noon February 27, 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
