Highway 1 Program Manager Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on August 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM Job ID: J0725-0957 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering & Regional Utilities Job Description: The City of Abbotsford is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Highway 1 Program Manager to join our Transportation Department on a 3-year term. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating the City’s involvement in the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Project (FVH1CIP), working closely with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) and internal stakeholders. As the Highway 1 Program Manager, you will act as the City’s lead liaison with MOTT project managers, ensuring alignment between provincial and municipal infrastructure initiatives. You will provide engineering input, coordinate internal City projects and traffic impacts, and represent the City’s interests in planning, design, and construction discussions. Your responsibilities will include coordinating meetings and communications between City departments and MOTT, addressing design and construction issues related to the FVH1CIP, reviewing project plans, cost estimates, and engineering drawings, and preparing reports and correspondence for Council and senior leadership. You will also manage general correspondence and inquiries related to the project. This role requires strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, as well as the ability to resolve complex engineering and project-related issues. You will work closely with internal teams such as Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, Operations, and Public Engagement, and engage with external stakeholders including MOTT project managers, consulting engineers, contractors, and the public. You will also provide updates and respond to inquiries from Council. Educational Requirements: The successful candidate will possess: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering • Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia • Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence • Minimum of 7 years of related experience in transportation or civil engineering Salary: $123,250 - $145,454 Additional Information: As the largest city in the Fraser Valley, the City of Abbotsford serves 166,000 residents, nestled on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of the stó:lõ, Matsqui, Sumas, Kwantlen First Nations and the Nooksack Indian Tribe. Abbotsford is a vibrant, cultural and economic hub, home to the Abbotsford Canucks and Abbotsford International Airport. As we continue to grow, we are committed to building strong partnerships and innovating urban design. At the City of Abbotsford, our people are our greatest asset. We offer meaningful career opportunities that make a difference within the local community. Join us in creating a sustainable, livable city where everyone can thrive! The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: July 31, 2025 08:30 AM Closing Date: August 17, 2025 05:00 PM Back