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.
Apply NowCivil Engineering - Transportation (New Graduate)
Novatech is seeking a new graduate to join our established and driven Transportation Team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about traffic and transportation operations. If you desire a wide range of analysis, planning and design experience towards your P.Eng. application 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 traffic impact analysis and report preparation, including coordinating traffic counts, calculating growth rates, trip generation, assessing traffic impact at access locations/nearby intersections and compiling recommended roadway improvements
- Contribute to the development of design concepts into preliminary designs, including preparation of design briefs, detailed geometry & general layout development, and other infrastructure elements
- Work directly with land development and municipal engineers, planners and landscape architects, and other team members as part of an integrated project team
- Support the application of current industry practices and standards to undertake transportation engineering analysis following approved standards and procedures
- Assist with preliminary grading and servicing design for transportation projects
- Help prepare construction cost estimates
Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of the following software: Synchro Ver. 11 Traffic software; Rodel-v1Win Roundabout software; AutoCAD/Civil 3D; Microsoft Office applications
- Strong verbal, written communication and technical writing skills
- Task oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently as well in team environment
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license
- Field experience is an asset (survey, inspection)
Financial Controller
Novatech, a mid-sized engineering consulting company with approximately 125 employees, is seeking a Financial Controller with a CPA designation. We are looking for a hands-on individual to manage our organization’s accounting, financial reporting systems and lead our accounting team.
The candidate must possess strong numerical and financial planning skills to help guide the organization’s goals of continuing positive revenue and income growth, while maintaining the appropriate financial controls.
If you are looking for a leadership opportunity and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.
- Competitive compensation package, reviewed annually
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings program (RRSP)
- In-office role (Kanata, Ontario)
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice that aligns with company’s long-term financial goals and objectives
- Effectively communicate financial information and to support informed decision-making
- Lead and oversee the accounting team, ensuring accurate reporting
- Monitor and report on project revenue and utilization
- Analyze financial data and report on period end financial information
- Manage the collection of accounts receivable and associated client communication
- Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll functions and employee benefits/compensation programs
- Monitor work in progress (WIP) time and ensure unbilled time represents a valid asset
- Coordinate the annual accounting review process
- Complete all required tax reporting
- Manage time-based accounting systems/software and enhancements to applications
- Manage accounting staff, including coaching, evaluating performance and fostering a collaborative environment
Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of accounting experience, ideally within or closely related to a small business project orientated environment
- Extensive experience with time billing accounting, project accounting, and payroll processes
- Exceptional analytical and report writing skills
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
- Adept at integrating and coordinating multiple deliverables
- Strong strategic thinking, time management, organization and delegation abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Commitment to excellence and producing high-quality work with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and mentoring the accounting team
- College diploma or university degree in Accounting or equivalent
- CPA designation
- Membership with Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) or comparable equivalent
Inspector (Student)
We are seeking a civil engineering student to join our Novatech field inspection team starting January 2025 for an 8-month term or 1 year term. You will receive guidance from a seasoned 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.
We believe in developing our students through mentorship to help them understand industry standards and best practices in construction.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Footwear allowance.
- Safety equipment
- Cell phone compensation
Responsibilities
- 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 & Qualifications
- 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.
- Working towards a Civil Engineering Degree or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
Inspector/Contract Administrator (2+ Years Experience)
We are seeking experienced talent to join our established and growing Novatech team. We are looking for an individual who enjoys providing civil engineering construction inspection and contract administration services to municipalities, land developers, and other clients for linear infrastructure and site works projects. If you appreciate seeing projects progress, liaising with a diverse group of clients and contractors and enjoy attention to detail, this may be an ideal fit.
We believe in continuous development of our people throughout their career at Novatech. Our multi-disciplinary teams will provide mentorship and share their diverse talents and knowledge to help you further your career and understand industry standards, trends, and successful business practices.
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Retirement Savings Program (RRSP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Footwear allowance
- Safety equipment
- Cell phone compensation
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, communicate and liaise with internal project teams, as well as contractors, builders, homeowners and municipal personnel.
- Inspect construction 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.
- 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.
- Log as-built elevations and verify quantities, maintaining supporting documentation.
- Compile daily or weekly inspection reports for various construction sites.
- Prepare 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.
- Office duties when required / compiling inspection reports and survey data compilation.
Skills & Qualifications
- High level of commitment and professionalism.
- Knowledge and understanding of local provincial and municipal construction standards and specifications.
- Knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office applications; AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working on heavy construction job sites (linear infrastructure and site works).
- Ability to work independently or as part of an inspection team, 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.
- Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent construction inspection/contract administration experience.
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