About OVAC

Who We Are

OVAC is an Atlantic Canadian owned and operated environmental consulting firm specializing in Environmental Project Management, Environmental Sciences, and Environmental Engineering. At OVAC, we view our "clients" as partners because we share common goals. OVAC's team of professional and technical staff applies its diverse expertise and exemplary business ethics to all of OVAC's services. Since 2000, OVAC has been providing environmental services to a diverse array of partners in sectors such as natural resources, energy and utilities, transportation, and government. OVAC is currently exploring opportunities for partnerships outside Atlantic Canada and Internationally.

OVAC offers a very wide variety of consulting services and has experienced staff with expertise ranging from ecology, fish biology, wetlands, environmental permitting and planning, through to archaeology and heritage resources. The OVAC team has the experience and knowledge to address federal and provincial environmental regulations. OVAC's approach is to be proactive, to address potential project concerns early, and to keep costs as low as possible. OVAC believes in a commitment to the highest quality work. OVAC believes in providing our partners with a commitment to our Core Beliefs of Quality, Performance, Values, and Regional Excellence.

OVAC's Core Beliefs

OVAC's Core Beliefs are essential to driving the business culture at OVAC and are the four concepts that guide the ethical decision making of the OVAC Team.

Quality

OVAC believes in Quality; our team's commitment to quality of service is of the highest priority to our partners.

Performance

OVAC believes that excellence in the performance of our responsibilities and undertaking our work with the highest ethical standards provides our partners with peace of mind.

Values

OVAC believes in Values. By emphasizing and adhering to OVAC's Core Beliefs, those of our partners, and the communities in which OVAC operates, the OVAC Team forges strong business and personal relationships, develops as a responsible corporate citizen, is accountable for its actions, and honours its commitments. Through believing in the importance of strong ethics and reasonable costs, the OVAC Team provides Value while staying true to its Values.

Regional Excellence

OVAC believes that to achieve goals in business leadership, the path to world class is through regional excellence. The Value of having a team of local experts cannot be underestimated. By engaging local technical expertise, OVAC effectively inserts its services into the local community and stands out from its competition.

OVAC's Vision

OVAC believes in having a strong vision. Striving for ethical and economic leadership in the performance of environmental consulting, OVAC provides our partners with innovative solutions to make informed responsible decisions. OVAC believes that the path to this goal is by harnessing regional excellence. By using technological innovation and local scientific expertise to resolve project-specific issues, OVAC surpasses expectations while maintaining a fundamental focus on quality and value.

OVAC's Business Sectors

  • Natural Resources
  • Transportation
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Government
  • International