Archaeological Field Director

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks an Archaeological Field Director to lead Ontario field programs, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory excellence across multiple sites in Whitby, the GTA, Burlington, Mississauga, or Ottawa.

You will guide surveys, excavations, and data collection with strict quality control, while collaborating with project managers and Indigenous communities to achieve project objectives and preserve cultural heritage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Archaeology or a related discipline.
• Valid Professional Archaeological License (Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism) in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists.
• Experience leading archaeological fieldwork as a Field Director or similar supervisory role.
• Proficiency in digital field tools such as Field Maps, Collector, or ArcGIS.
• High attention to detail in field documentation and health & safety reporting.
• Experience supporting or engaging with Indigenous communities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead field programs including surveys, excavations, and data collection with focus on quality and compliance.
• Inspire field teams to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
• Conduct in-field identification of Indigenous and Euro-Canadian artifacts to support interpretation.
• Mentor and develop field technicians, strengthening team capability.
• Support technical reporting and contribute to proposals for projects.
• Champion health and safety by embedding best practices in field activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders and Indigenous communities to meet objectives.
• Contribute to preserving cultural heritage while enabling infrastructure development.

Skills

Degree in Archaeology

Professional Archaeological License

Ontario Standards & Guidelines

Field leadership experience

Digital field tools

Travel-ready (driving)

Education

Degree in Archaeology

Tools

Field Maps

Collector

ArcGIS

Job description

Archaeological Field Director

Lead meaningful archaeological work that shapes how communities grow and evolve across Ontario. As an Archaeological Field Director, you will guide field programs, mentor teams, and contribute to culturally significant projects while ensuring regulatory excellence. The role is based in Whitby, the GTA, Burlington, Mississauga, or Ottawa.

Your Impact

• Lead archaeological field programs including surveys, excavations, and data collection with a strong focus on quality and compliance
• Inspire and motivate field teams to deliver efficient, high‑quality results in fast‑paced environments
• Conduct in‑field identification of Indigenous and Euro‑Canadian artifacts to support accurate interpretation
• Mentor and develop field technicians, strengthening team capability and engagement
• Support technical reporting and contribute to proposals that help secure impactful projects
• Champion health and safety by embedding best practices into all field activities
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to achieve project objectives
• Contribute to preserving cultural heritage while enabling sustainable infrastructure development

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Archaeology or a related discipline
• Valid Professional Archaeological License (Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism) in good standing
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists
• Experience leading archaeological fieldwork as a Field Director or similar supervisory role
• Proficiency in digital field tools such as Field Maps, Collector, or ArcGIS
• High attention to detail in field documentation and health & safety reporting
• Experience supporting or engaging with Indigenous communities
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including extended field assignments

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $35.70 - $47.30

MB & ON: $32.60 - $44.90

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $32.30 - $42.90

Additional Information

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.