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 NowInspector/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.
- 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.
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
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!