Heritage Project Coordinator, Vancouver Island

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

Job summary

WSP’s Heritage and Archaeology team on Vancouver Island seeks a Project Coordinator to support archaeological assessments, heritage investigations, regulatory compliance, and project delivery across infrastructure, energy, and community projects.

You will collaborate with archaeologists, Indigenous Nations, and regulators, coordinating planning, field logistics, documentation, and reporting to ensure safe, on-time outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Heritage Studies, Environmental Science, Geography, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of BC archaeological and heritage resource management processes is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical specialists, Indigenous Nations, clients, and regulators.
• Experience coordinating environmental, archaeological, cultural heritage, consulting, engineering, or resource management projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate archaeological and heritage projects from initiation through completion, supporting project delivery across Vancouver Island and BC.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and resource coordination for on-time delivery.
• Support senior archaeologists in preparing technical reports, permits, proposals, and regulatory submissions.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, clients, Indigenous Nations, contractors, and regulators.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and commitments to maintain quality client service.
• Contribute to field programs by organizing logistics and coordinating resources.
• Maintain project documentation and data management systems for compliance and defensible outcomes.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and identify opportunities to improve performance.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory communication

Documentation management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Education

Archaeology, Anthropology, Heritage Studies, Environmental Science, Geography, Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

WSP’s Heritage and Archaeology team on Vancouver Island seeks a Project Coordinator to support archaeological assessments, heritage investigations, regulatory compliance, and project delivery across infrastructure, energy, and community projects.

You will collaborate with archaeologists, Indigenous Nations, and regulators, coordinating planning, field logistics, documentation, and reporting to ensure safe, on-time outcomes.