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 4
- Consort District Office
Make your summer count while developing valuable administrative skills. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing prior office experience, this role provides hands-on exposure to administrative functions that support rural municipal operations. You’ll gain practical experience in data entry, record management, file maintenance, scheduling, correspondence, and report preparation while supporting internal processes and documentation. Working closely with experienced professionals, you’ll take on meaningful administrative responsibilities and build transferable office skills that can support future roles in administration, business operations, or municipal services from late spring through summer.
What You’ll Do
- Answer phones and emails and direct inquiries as required
- Support scheduling, calendars, and meeting coordination
- Perform general office duties such as filing, scanning, copying, and document organization
- Assist with basic data entry and maintain organized electronic and paper files
- Help prepare and format routine documents, spreadsheets, and correspondence
- Prepare and process bank deposits
- Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
- Other duties as required
What You Need:
- Grade 12 Diploma. Candidates enrolled in a Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent post-secondary program would be an asset
- Microsoft Office computer skills with MS Outlook, Word, Excel programs
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion and use of good judgement
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence
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.
- Ability to work independently and possess strong organizational, communication and time-management skills
- An attention to detail combined with a strong work ethic will be critical to success in this role
- Demonstrated professional attitude
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and effective document management
- Please include a contact email address on application or resume
- Upon commencement, the successful candidate will provide a Criminal Records Check
Term Seasonal Summer Student Administration2026 Position
- Hourly Rates starting at $21.5219 - $22.0794 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 36.25-hour week - Overtime may be required
Application Questions?
- Human Resources – 403-854-5604
COMPETITION NO: 121004
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