Manager, Development Engineering
Manager, Development Engineering
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$ 118518 - 139867
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At the City of Abbotsford we offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals form all genders backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
We are happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Be part of the story. Join our team today.
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Located in the picturesque Fraser Valley an hour outside of Vancouver the City of Abbotsford is the fifth-largest municipality in BC with a population of approximately 153500. Surrounded by majestic mountains and working fields Abbotsford offers a rural charm and friendly small-town hospitality within a fast-paced urban cityscape that boasts a flair for trade commerce and entertainment. Young families and working professionals continue to relocate to Abbotsford drawn by the affordable real estate booming economy and superior quality of life. Residents have access to extensive civic recreational and entertainment facilities including indoor and outdoor pools and a 7000-seat spectator arena which hosts the Abbotsford Canucks AHL hockey team as well as world class concerts shows and attractions. Abbotsford has excellent recreational facilities and is home to two private and three City-operated arenas hundreds of parks and playing fields and an extensive trail system that spans the entire community. Abbotsfords educational facilities encompass pre-school to post-secondary levels with full degree programs offered by the University of the Fraser Valley. Elementary and secondary education is provided by both public and privately-operated institutions. The major medical facility is the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre (ARHCC) a state-of-the-art 300-bed hospital. The ARHCC provides enhanced and specialized health services to more than 330000 people in the Fraser Valley region. There are also a number of intermediate and extended care facilities as well as a unique Campus of Care tri-fold medical centre that includes the second BC Childrens Hospital. And dont forget about our fabulous municipally owned and operated Abbotsford International Airport to connect you with destinations around the world.
The City of Abbotsford has an exciting leadership opportunity within our Engineering and Regional Utilities Department as the Manager Development Engineering.
Reporting to the Deputy General Manager of Engineering and Regional Utilities the Manager leads the Development Engineering division in establishing and implementing design and construction standards for development. As the Manager you are responsible for the design review of works and services to support development applications and building permits. The Manager supervises and directs staff involved with processing development applications and design reviews of building and subdivision infrastructure construction. The Manager provides guidance during the development application and review process and develops and implements systems to improve the processing of development applications. The Manager makes recommendations regarding the development introduction and on-going iteration of the Citys Development Bylaw guiding the growth of the City in alignment with City Councils Strategic Plan and Councils vision for the City to be the Hub of the Fraser Valley. This Division helps to shape the future of the City and is viewed as a builder of community that will attract and retain people to live work and play in the City of Abbotsford.
As the Manager you are a collaborative leader strategic thinker and problem solver with sound judgement. You have the ability to lead motivate and engage a diverse team to create a high-performance work environment and the ability to build consensus on challenging issues and develop partnerships. You have experience as a hands-on leader and are comfortable managing many different priorities concurrently with the ability to move projects forward in a multi-stakeholder environment. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to build credible and trusted relationships at all levels throughout the organization and the community.
The successful incumbent will possess:
A Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or other related discipline with sound knowledge of municipal engineering;
A Professional Designation and/or Accreditation with EGBC or ASTTBC; and
Five years of progressive related experience including a minimum of one year in a leadership role.
To apply please visit us online at $118518 - $139867
Closing Date:June 13 2025.
Please note: You should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied for this position. If you do not please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at or 1- Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm (EST).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
