Heritage Project Coordinator: Field & Office Impact

WSP Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Heritage and Archaeology team to support archaeological assessments, heritage investigations, regulatory submissions, and project delivery across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

You will collaborate with archaeologists, Indigenous Nations, and regulators, coordinating planning, budgets, and field logistics while maintaining documentation and data management for compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Heritage Studies, Environmental Science, Geography, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting environmental, archaeological, cultural heritage, consulting, engineering, or resource management projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating project documentation, budgets, invoices, reports, or administrative project controls.
• Knowledge of British Columbia archaeological and heritage resource management processes is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical specialists, Indigenous Nations, clients, and regulators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project tracking tools.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to support occasional field activities and travel throughout Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate archaeological and heritage projects from initiation through completion, supporting successful project delivery across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and resource coordination to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Support senior archaeologists and project managers in preparing technical reports, permit applications, proposals, and regulatory submissions.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, clients, Indigenous Nations, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and commitments to help maintain high-quality project execution and client service.
• Contribute to field programs by organizing logistics, coordinating resources, and supporting archaeological assessments and heritage investigations.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and data management systems that support compliance and defensible project outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams while identifying opportunities to improve project performance, collaboration, and service delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Willing to travel

Education

Diploma/degree in Archaeology or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking software

Job description

WSP Canada is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Heritage and Archaeology team to support archaeological assessments, heritage investigations, regulatory submissions, and project delivery across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

You will collaborate with archaeologists, Indigenous Nations, and regulators, coordinating planning, budgets, and field logistics while maintaining documentation and data management for compliant outcomes.