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.
We are currently looking for talented and performance-oriented individuals to fill the following roles.
Land Use Planner (New Graduate)
Novatech is seeking a graduate to join our Planning and Development team. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the opportunity to facilitate the growth and development of the City of Ottawa and surrounding rural and urban municipalities. If you desire an opportunity for professional growth, involvement in a variety of projects, and have the enthusiasm conducive to working in a dynamic team environment, this may be an ideal fit.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit package;
- 100% in-office role, with opportunity for future hybrid work
Responsibilities
- Help complete and coordinate development approval applications, including Official Plan amendments, zoning amendments, Committee of Adjustment, Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan Control and condominium applications
- Review preliminary concept plans, perform due diligence activities and project evaluation
- Assist in preparing supporting documents such as Planning Rationales
- Liaise with clients, other consultants, municipalities and other associated agencies in the pursuit of approvals, communicating project information and coordinating tasks
- Participate in public meetings, hearings and events for development approval applications
- Assist in negotiating agreements and conditions (e.g., subdivision and site plan conditions/ agreements, condominium registration, permits, etc.)
Skills & Qualifications
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced interdisciplinary work environment
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Detail-oriented and effective time management capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- A commitment to excellence and high quality work with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a multi-disciplined team
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license
- Student or Co-Op related work experience is an asset
- University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
Water Resources Engineer (New Graduate)
Novatech is seeking a Water Resources engineering graduate to join our established and growing team. We are looking for someone who appreciates using design concepts to build sustainable water resources infrastructure to contribute to developing communities in an environmentally responsible way. If you desire growth in a variety of projects and have the energetic spirit conducive to a dynamic team environment, this may be an ideal fit.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit package;
- 100% in-office role, with opportunity for future hybrid work
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of storm drainage and stormwater management strategies for small and large scale land development and municipal infrastructure projects (urban & rural)
- Contribute towards the design of storm drainage, stormwater treatment, and other water resources related projects
- Complete hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis of geospatial data
- Apply current industry practices and standards to undertake engineering analysis following approved standards and procedures.
- Compose stormwater management reports
- Support multi-disciplinary teams including civil engineers, planners and landscape architects in projects relating to infrastructure in urban and rural settings
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with in the following software: SWMHYMO/Visual OTTHYMO; PCSWMM/EPA SWMM; HEC-RAS (open channel hydraulics); AutoCAD/Civil 3D; GIS; Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of hydrologic & hydraulic modeling principles and their application
- Strong verbal, written communication and technical writing skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
- A commitment to excellence and high quality work with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Student or Co-Op related work experience is an asset
Expand your knowledge, experience, and professional resources—take the next step in your career by joining our team!