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
Civil Engineering Graduate – 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.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit package;
- 100% in-office role, with opportunity for future hybrid work
Responsibilities
- 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 & Qualifications
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with future eligibility for P.Eng.
Civil Engineering Technologist - CAD/Design (New Graduate)
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.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit package;
- 100% in-office role, with opportunity for future hybrid work
Responsibilities
- 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 & Qualifications
- 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.
- Civil Engineering Technology Diploma.
- Design courses in storm and sanitary sewers, watermain, drainage, roadways, and grading an asset.
Senior Land Use Planner (15+ years)
Novatech is seeking a Senior Planner to lead one of our Planning and Development teams. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the opportunity to facilitate the growth and development of the City of Ottawa and eastern Ontario. If you desire an opportunity for leadership, continued professional growth, involvement in a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, and have the enthusiasm conducive to working in a dynamic team environment, this may be an ideal fit.
- Competitive compensation package, reviewed annually
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision and wellness benefit package
- Retirement savings program (RRSP)
- 100% in-office role, with periodic work from home, due to the leadership nature of the role
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and mentor a Planning and Development team in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment
- Actively engage with current and prospective clients, building and maintaining relationships
- Provide strategic advice and direction throughout all project stages
- Prepare proposals
- Conduct due diligence activities and project feasibility evaluations
- Provide direction and review preliminary concept plans; review and coordinate development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments, as well as Committee of Adjustment, Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan Control and Plan of Condominium approvals
- Liaise with clients, other consultants, municipalities and other associated agencies in the pursuit of approvals, communicating project information and managing project timelines
- Lead and participate in public meetings, hearings and events for development approval applications
- Negotiate agreements and conditions of approval (e.g., subdivision and site plan conditions/agreements, condominium registration, permits, etc.)
- Prepare for and act as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal
- Maintain current knowledge of municipal policy; identify, analyze and make recommendations on emerging planning issues and inform clients and colleagues of changing trends.
- Participate in industry and municipal liaison committees and meetings
Skills & Qualifications
- 15+ years of planning experience, ideally in or closely related to the land development sector
- Experience in leading, managing and mentoring a planning team
- Ability to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary work environment
- Effective networking and relationship management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong strategic thinking, time management, organization and delegation skills
- Commitment to excellence and high-quality work with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Valid Province of Ontario driver’s license
- University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
- RPP designation
- Membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) or comparable equivalent
Land Use Planner (7+ Years Experience)
Novatech is seeking an experienced Planner 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 eastern Ontario. If you desire an opportunity for professional growth, involvement in a variety of multi-disciplinary projects and have the enthusiasm conducive to working in a dynamic team environment, this may be an ideal fit.
- Competitive compensation package, reviewed annually
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision and wellness benefit package
- Retirement savings program (RRSP)
- 100% in-office role initially, with potential for hybrid work
Responsibilities
- Assist with due diligence activities and project feasibility evaluations
- Coordinate and review preliminary concept plans and development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments, as well as Committee of Adjustment, Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan Control and Plan of Condominium approvals
- Coordinate, review and/or prepare supporting documents such as Planning Rationales
- Liaise with clients, other consultants, municipalities and other associated agencies in the pursuit of approvals
- Prepare for and participate in public meetings, hearings and events for development approval applications
- Assist with negotiation of agreements and conditions (e.g., subdivision and site plan conditions/agreements, condominium registration, permits, etc.)
- Prepare for and compile documentation for Ontario Land Tribunal hearings
Skills & Qualifications
- 7+ years of planning experience, within the private sector and/or experience with a municipality
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary work environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Strong critical thinking, time management and organization skills
- Commitment to excellence and high-quality work with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- A valid Province of Ontario driver’s license
- University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
- RPP designation or comparable equivalent
Expand your knowledge, experience, and professional resources—take the next step in your career by joining our team!