Love your job and grow your career with Novatech.
We believe the reward of a job well done is the opportunity to do more—because we enjoy what we do. Luckily, the opportunities and experiences that make Novatech a great place to work mean plenty of jobs well done!
Our project teams include experts from all seniority levels across land use planning, civil engineering, and landscape architecture. We enjoy helping our team members achieve their career goals, whether they’ve been in the industry for five years or twenty-five. Find out how learning from our peers makes Novatech’s innovative thinking possible.
Open Positions
We believe in continuous development of our people throughout their career at Novatech. Our multi-disciplinary teams will provide mentorship, share their diverse talents and knowledge and help you further your career and understand industry standards, trends, and successful business practices.
Inspector (Summer or Co-Op Student)
We are looking for a civil engineering student to join our Novatech field inspection team for a summer or Co-Op position. You will be mentored by an experienced inspector who will train you in conducting construction inspections and contract administration to municipalities, land developers, and other clients for civil engineering linear infrastructure and site works projects. If you appreciate seeing projects progress, liaising with a diverse group of contractors and consultants and enjoy attention to detail, this may be an ideal fit.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in the inspection of various linear infrastructure and site work projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality and safety standards, including sewers, watermains, stormwater management facilities, roadways, grading, sidewalks, curbs and utilities.
- Learn to interpret requirements and details of contract drawings and specifications.
- Maintain a detailed daily diary of the contractor’s work, instructions provided, issues encountered, and change management used.
- Assist with logging as-built elevations and help to verify quantities, maintaining supporting documentation.
- Compile daily or weekly inspection reports for various construction sites.
- Assist with preparation of payment certificates.
- File project information electronically in appropriate folders on the shared drive.
- Assist with surveyor tasks as needed: pre-engineering surveys and construction layout, using a total station or GPS instrument.
Skills & Experience You’ll Need
- High level of commitment, reliability and professionalism.
- Knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office applications; AutoCAD/Civil 3D is an asset
- Previous field experience with sewer, water main drainage, and road construction is an asset.
- Ability to work as part of an inspection team (outdoors), possibly in adverse conditions, for long hours during construction season, including overtime as required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Education and Accreditation Required
- Working towards a Civil Engineering Degree or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
Compensation/Work Arrangements
- Hourly Range: $23-$28 per hour. Range offered will be based on education, experience,
and skills - Mileage reimbursement
- Footwear allowance
- Safety equipment
- Cell phone compensation
Novatech is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel. This approach has been adopted to foster an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. The company will comply with all applicable legislation in pursuit of these endeavours.
The Company provides accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment process, and for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact 613-254-9643 and ask to speak with Human Resources to discuss arrangements.
Civil Engineering – Land Development (New Graduate)
Novatech is seeking a new graduate to join our established and growing Land Development team. We are looking for someone who appreciates using design concepts to build sustainable infrastructure for developing communities in an environmentally responsible way. If you desire growth in various projects and have the energetic spirit conducive to a dynamic team environment, this may be an ideal fit.
What You Will Do
- Assist in developing design concepts into preliminary designs, including preparation of design briefs and general layout development.
- Assist in completing preliminary grading and servicing design.
- Apply current industry practices and standards to undertake engineering analysis following approved standards and procedures.
- Support the civil engineers, planners and landscape architects and other project team members to ensure that the designs produced are consistent with and align with the overall business objectives of the project.
- Help prepare construction cost estimates.
Skills & Experience You Will Need
- Knowledge in the following software: AutoCAD/Civil 3D; and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Commitment to excellence and high-quality work, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal, written communication and technical writing skills.
- Good interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently as well with a multi-disciplined team.
- Field experience in survey and inspection is an asset.
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license.
Education and Accreditation Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with future eligibility for P.Eng.
Compensation/Work Arrangements
- Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000 annually. Salary offered will be based on education, experience,
and skills. - Comprehensive benefit package.
- Retirement Savings Program (RRSP).
- 100% in-office role, with opportunity for future hybrid work.
Novatech is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel. This approach has been adopted to foster an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will comply with all applicable legislation in pursuit of these endeavours.
The Company provides accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment process, and for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of
a disability or a medical need, please contact 613-254-9643 and ask to speak with Human Resources to discuss arrangements.
Civil Engineering Technologist – CAD/Design (New Graduate)
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking new talent to join our established and growing Novatech team. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about using their technical abilities to prepare and design contract drawings for a variety of civil engineering linear infrastructure and site works projects. If you are driven, enjoy the attention to detail and have energetic spirit conducive to a dynamic environment, this may be an ideal fit.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare preliminary and detailed engineering design drawings using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
- Assist with roadway, grading, and servicing design.
- Help prepare construction cost estimates.
- Develop knowledge of current industry practices and standards.
- Perform field inspections and field surveys as needed.
Skills & Experience You’ll Need
- High level of commitment and professionalism
- Knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office applications; AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong technical writing, attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle recommended.
- Field and or survey work experience an asset.
Education and Accreditation Required
- Civil Engineering Technology Diploma.
- Design courses in storm and sanitary sewers, watermain, drainage, roadways, and grading an asset.
Compensation/Work Arrangements
- Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 annually. Salary offered will be based on education, experience,
and skills. - Competitive benefit package.
- Retirement Savings Program (RRSP).
- 100% in-office role, with opportunity for future hybrid work.
Novatech is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel. This approach has been adopted to foster an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. The company will comply with all applicable legislation in pursuit of these endeavours.
The Company provides accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment process, and for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact 613-254-9643 and ask to speak with Human Resources to discuss arrangements.
Computer Systems Technician (2-3 years’ experience)
What We’re Looking For
Novatech is seeking a proactive and highly organized Computer Systems Technician to join our IT team. This role involves providing essential support to our Planning, Engineering, and Landscape Architecture project teams. We’re looking for a professional who is detail-oriented, takes initiative, and thrives both independently and in collaborative environments.
What You’ll Do
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade components for computer systems in a Windows environment. Typical tasks include: installing and configuring operating systems, maintaining device drivers, troubleshooting the boot process, and customizing and personalizing the operating environment.
- Analyze and resolve IT problems through the application of systematic approaches to issues with computer systems, switches, WAP’s, printers, plotters, digital phone system, cell phones.
- Coordinate with internal groups, IT staff and third-party Server level support.
- Provide efficient and effective technical support to staff in a manner that promotes safe computing practices.
- Assist with staff video conferencing support.
- Provide support for critical production deadlines.
- On-site presence is critical and occasional evening and weekend work is required.
- Responsibilities noted are not an exhaustive list, and job roles and responsibilities may change over time.
Skills & Experience You’ll Need
- Knowledge of the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite of products is essential.
- Familiarity with batch files and the command line environment.
- Familiarity with IT security protocols, common threats and counter measures, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and virtual private networks.
- Experience with cloud computing.
- Ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment.
- Attention to detail and excellent time management capabilities.
- Positive attitude towards work, colleagues and supportive of a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills are essential when dealing with colleagues and 3rd party support.
Education and Accreditation Required
- Computer Systems Technician
- CompTIA A+ Certification considered an asset.
Compensation/Work Arrangements
- Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 annually. Salary offered will be based on education, experience, and skills.
- Comprehensive benefit package.
- Retirement Savings Program (RRSP).
- 100% in-office role.
- An emphasis on training and career development.
Novatech is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel. This approach has been adopted to foster an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. The company will comply with all applicable legislation in pursuit of these endeavours.
The Company provides accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment process, and for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact 613-254-9643 and ask to speak with Human Resources to discuss arrangements.
Expand your knowledge, experience, and professional resources—take the next step in your career by joining our team!