Archaeologist

KGS Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking an Archaeologist to serve as a permit holder in our Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team. The role involves supervising Heritage Resource Impact Assessments and conducting fieldwork in diverse outdoor settings.

We value an applicant with a four-year degree (or thesis-based Master’s) in archaeology, with experience directing teams and holding permits. A valid driver’s license is required and the position is based on-site in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or thesis-based Master's in archaeology with permit eligibility.
• 1+ year directing others in archaeological field methods.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and hiking conditions.

Responsibilities

• Act as permit holder as recognized by provincial regulator.
• Supervise heritage resource impact assessments in Manitoba.
• Perform basic archaeological fieldwork tasks (pedestrian survey, test pitting, documentation).
• Oversee small crews of 2-6 people and ensure quality per regulations.
• Coordinate fieldwork planning and logistics with project team.
• Engage with Indigenous community groups and stakeholders.

Skills

Archaeology

Field supervision

Permit handling

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Archaeology

Job description

Department: Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment

Job Location: Winnipeg

Posting Start Date: 9/11/26

Job Description:

About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

KGS Group is currently looking to fill a position as anArchaeologistto act as a permit holder as recognized by the Manitoba provincial regulator. The position will be in our growing Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment Department in our KGS Group office in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a permit holder, as recognized by the provincial regulator
• Supervise the completion of Heritage Resource Impact Assessments in Manitoba
• Conduct basic archaeological fieldwork tasks (pedestrian survey, test pitting, documentation, artifact analysis, report preparation)
• Supervise small crews of 2-6 people as they carry out archaeological fieldwork tasks and ensure their quality of work meets the methods and ethics set out in provincial regulations
• Work with the project management team to help coordinate fieldwork planning and logistics
• Communicate and work with Indigenous community groups
• Ensure adherence to KGS Group health and safety policies and codes of conduct

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experience. Some highlights could include:

• Must have a four-year bachelor’s or thesis -based master’s degree in an area of archaeology with the ability to hold permits
• 1+ year of experience directing others in archaeological field methods
• Able to work in outdoor environments for extended periods of time, involving moderate to difficult hiking conditions in a variety of weather conditions
• Driver’s license

Experience with the following will be considered assets:

• Established permit-holder in AB, SK, or MB
• an Archaeological License in good standing as issued by the Government of Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport; (either an Applied Research License (R-License) or Professional License (P-License)
• ATV or UTV license training
• First Aid training
• Previous archaeological fieldwork experience in remote conditions and difficult terrain and environments

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.