Seasonal Road Construction Crews - Equipment Operators I-III, Cook II-III, Maintenance Service Workers I-II, Foreman 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, this role places you on active construction sites supporting the building, 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 and develop practical construction skills that can lead to future opportunities in road construction and repair from late spring through summer.

What You’ll Do

• ‍‍Construction Crew Operators (grader/scraper/dozer)
• GBC/Chip Crew Operators (spreader operators/helpers, gravel checkers/spotters, grader operators)
• Bridge and Patch Crew Operators (no camp)
• Support Crew Operators (flag persons/packers/sweepers/rakers/reclamation)
• Truck Drivers (water/gravel/oil)
• Camp Attendants and Camp Cooks
• 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 April/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 Construction2026 Positions

• Hourly Rates starting at $23.8316 - $43.0135 (as of April 1, 2026) depending upon classification, 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: 321505

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