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.
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Civil Engineering Technologist - CAD/Design (2-5 Years Experience)
Novatech is seeking a civil engineering technologist to join our established and growing team. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about using their technical abilities to assist with the design of infrastructure drawings and to prepare construction drawings for a variety of land development and public infrastructure projects. If you are driven, enjoy 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 CAD/Civil 3D per industry standards
- Assist with roadway, grading, and servicing design
- Work directly with other civil engineering technologists, civil engineers, planners and landscape architects and other project team members as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary project team
- Help prepare construction cost estimates
- Develop knowledge of current industry practices and standards
- Perform field inspections and field surveys as needed
Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of the following software: AutoCAD/Civil 3D; Microsoft Office applications
- Related CAD/design experience
- Task oriented with strong organizational skills
- Commitment to excellence and high quality work, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with technical writing skills an asset
- Ability to work both independently and within in a multi-disciplinary team environment, with strong interpersonal skills
- Field experience in construction inspection and/or survey an asset
- Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, with design courses in storm and sanitary sewers, watermain, drainage, roadways and grading
- Minimum two years related experience
- C.E.T. designation, or pending, an asset
Civil Engineering Technologist - CAD/Design (New Graduate)
Novatech is 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 benefits.
- 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.
Land Use Planner Graduate - (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 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 benefits
- 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 a 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
- University degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
Expand your knowledge, experience, and professional resources—take the next step in your career by joining our team!