The City of Abbotsford values and supports employees with their career development and life-long learning goals. We offer our employees a meaningful Total Rewards package including ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key to our ongoing success is providing an environment that is inclusive and maximizes the diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives of all employees.
Total Rewards
Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
We are pleased to participate in BC's Municipal Pension Plan, one of the largest pension plans in Canada, providing secure retirement income to plan members living and working throughout British Columbia.
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
This valuable program offers employees and their family members access to a full suite of counselling, self-development and lifestyle management services at no cost. Services are confidential and private.
Health & Dental Coverage
Our comprehensive benefits package offers coverage in extended health, dental and vision, as well as life insurance, disability and accident coverage.
Training & Development
The City of Abbotsford believes in an involved, safe and engaged workforce. Therefore a continuous improvement approach to employee development is critical to Abbotsford’s success and to the personal success of each employee. Delivering efficient and effective City services and programs is dependent on our individual and collective commitment to continual learning.
By investing in employees the City will:
- Enhance and retain a skilled and knowledgeable workforce qualified for future vacancies
- Increase the breadth and depth of current job competencies
- Increase productivity, job satisfaction, morale and motivation
- Attract skilled, experienced and knowledgeable talent
- Increase resilience when faced with organizational change
The City promotes employee development through a blend of formal and informal internal learning opportunities, such as the annual corporate training calendar and leadership programs. Support for external learning is also available, all guided by the Learning and Development Policy.
Other Benefits
As part of our Total Rewards package we also offer a range of work perks:
- Recognition Programs - We recognize employee contributions at all levels of achievement through formal and informal programs.
- Flexible Hours and Scheduling - We offer full-time, part-time and auxiliary employment opportunities to fit every lifestyle.
- Paid Time Off - We offer generous vacation time, voluntary time banking, sick leave including family illness as well as compassionate and bereavement leave.
- Reserved Carpool & Electric Charging stations - We provide free onsite parking for all staff as well as electric vehicle charging stations and reserved carpool spaces.
- Wellness Program - Our new Wellness Committee collaborates to identify, design, advocate for and drive Employee Wellness initiatives for all City employees. Wellness is viewed holistically including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.
- Get Active Pass - The City encourages all employees to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle. Through the Get Active Pass, employees can access the Abbotsford Recreation Centre and Matsqui Recreation Centre. Get Active Pass holders can access the fitness centers, public swim and skate sessions, drop-in gymnasium and aqua fitness classes.