| Date Posted: | Jan 15, 2026 | |
| Closing Date: | Feb 06, 2026 | |
| Competition Number: | #411000 |
| Location: | Medicine Hat & area | |
| Status: | Casual |
Description
Make your summer count—and build skills that flow into your future. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing previous experience, this role puts you outdoors doing work that truly matters. You’ll gain hands-on, real-world experience in water system monitoring, infrastructure maintenance, and public service while seeing the direct impact of your work across rural Alberta. Work alongside experienced professionals, take on meaningful responsibility, and build experience that can open doors to future roles in water management, environmental services, or municipal operations from late spring through summer.
Qualifications
• Grade 12 (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Experience using computers and data entry software
• Physically able to perform fieldwork, including lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with equipment
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and good judgement
• 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
• These are designated safety sensitive positions and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.
Responsibilities
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized environment around Special Areas Board water facilities
• Support minor plumbing tasks and respond to unexpected issues under the guidance of peers
• Transporting samples and delivering parts between facilities and laboratories for analysis
• Assist water utility officers with water delivery and sanitization tasks at various work sites
• Working alongside experienced staff, contributing to the repair, maintenance and monitoring of water infrastructure
• Record field data, inspection results, and maintenance information accurately
• Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
• Other duties as required
Pay Rate
$23.8316 - 28.1976
Hours Per Week
40
How To Apply
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