Archaeology Field Director

WSP in Canada; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Archaeology Field Director to lead field programs in Northeast British Columbia, with a focus on Fort St. John. You will work with the Heritage team to manage surveys, testing, excavation, and monitoring for infrastructure and energy projects.

The role emphasizes Indigenous engagement, compliance with heritage legislation, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to proposals and reports across a province-wide scope. Travel across British Columbia is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline.
• Field Director status in Subarctic/Boreal Forest Culture Area or actively pursuing qualification.
• Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites; artifact analysis.
• Ability to work in remote outdoor environments and varying weather.
• Willingness to travel throughout British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field programs including surveys, testing, excavation, or monitoring.
• Collaborate with project team to meet client/regulatory expectations.
• Support compliance with heritage legislation and permits.
• Integrate archaeological considerations into project planning.
• Engage with Indigenous communities throughout project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior team members and grow in-house expertise.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget across projects.
• Contribute to field program planning, safety, and quality processes.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports, site records, and permit applications.

Skills

Field Director status

Indigenous engagement

Site identification

Artifact analysis

Outdoor work

GPS data collection

ESRI Field Maps

MS Office

Technical writing

Professionalism

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology

Tools

GPS devices

Tablets (hand-held)

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities - WSP has an exciting opportunity for an Archaeology Field Director to join our Heritage team in Fort St John, British Columbia. As Field Director, you will work closely with the Heritage team to lead and manage projects throughout the province with a focus on Northeast British Columbia. You will gain valuable and diverse work experience as part of our province-wide Heritage team and will have opportunities to work on multidisciplinary projects that will contribute to your professional development.

The successful candidate will have or be close to obtaining their Field Director qualification in the Subarctic/Boreal Forest Culture Area.

Your Impact

• Lead archaeological field programs, which may include archaeological survey and testing, excavation, or monitoring, in support of infrastructure, energy, transportation, and community development projects
• Work with the project team to achieve the technical requirements and expectations of clients, Indigenous groups, and regulatory agencies
• Support compliance with provincial and federal heritage legislation, permits, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at WSP to integrate archaeological and cultural heritage considerations into project planning and delivery
• Engage respectfully with Indigenous communities and their members during all aspects of the project lifecycle
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge to support the growth of archaeological expertise within the team
• Work with the project team to manage scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to field program planning, logistics, health and safety implementation, and quality management processes
• Undertaking analysis and preparing and contributing to proposals and technical reports as well as site records, permit applications, and other required archaeological deliverables

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline
• Field Director status in the Subarctic/Boreal Forest Culture Area, or are a strong field supervisor actively working towards your Field Director qualification
• Commitment and enthusiasm for working with Indigenous communities
• Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites, as well as artifact analysis and cataloguing practices
• Ability and willingness to work safely and effectively in remote outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
• Experience with standard data collection equipment that may include GPS and hand-held tablets. Experience with ESRI Field Maps is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat applications
• Strong technical writing, organization, and data management skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel throughout British Columbia as required
• First aid and other safety tickets would be considered an asset, but all necessary training will be provided to the successful applicant

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

Compensation:

• BC, AB, SK, NT, YT & NU: $80,800 – $107,000
• MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC : $73,000 – $96,900

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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 .