Engineering Permits Coordinator Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM Job ID: J0126-0489 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering & Regional Utilities Job Description: The City of Abbotsford’s Engineering department is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their dynamic team as a 3-year, temporary full time Engineering Permits Coordinator. In this fast-paced technical role, you will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the completeness of Engineering Permit applications. Your duties will encompass a wide range of applications, including excavation, reclamation, grading, drainage, erosion & sediment control, civil plans for soil removal or deposit applications, highways use, and excavation, among others. It is essential to have a thorough understanding of soil removal and deposit bylaws, as well as sound knowledge of civil construction methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment, including soil deposit and removal, aggregate extraction, and infrastructure. Duties: Your responsibilities include verifying the inclusion of necessary documents such as letters of credit, inter-governmental approvals, and consultant reports. Additionally, you'll provide ongoing reports to the manager regarding permit activity. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills as you provide guidance and information to developers, owners, architects, engineers and contractors regarding permit submission requirements and to answer questions regarding design, bylaw interpretation, permit processes and permit costs. Skill Requirements: As the ideal candidate you will have: •Grade 12 diploma; •Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering; •Four years’ experience in the municipal or provincial engineering field, including experience in civil construction and inspection; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; •Valid BC Driver's Licence; •Membership or eligibility for membership with the Applied Science and Technologists and Technicians of BC as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT). Salary: This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $45.97 to $54.06 per hour. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: January 26, 2026 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 13, 2026 04:30 PM Back