Intermediate Archaeologist

WSP in Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Archaeologist to join their Heritage team in British Columbia. This role offers the chance to lead archaeological projects, work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, and contribute to multidisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience while ensuring compliance with technical requirements and safety protocols. With a commitment to inclusion and professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about archaeology and community engagement. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Extended medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employer-matched pension plan

Paid vacation days

On-the-job training

Career development planning

Professional membership reimbursement

Innovation funding for new technology

Qualifications

• Field Director qualification or strong field supervisor status required.
• Experience with data collection equipment and archaeological site evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field programs including excavation and monitoring.
• Collaborate with project teams and Indigenous communities throughout projects.

Skills

Field Director qualification

Indigenous community engagement

Data collection equipment (GPS, tablets)

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Strong written and oral communication

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field

Field Director status in provincial cultural areas

Tools

ESRI Field Maps

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in British Columbia. As an Intermediate Archaeologist, you will work closely with the Heritage team to lead and manage projects throughout the province. 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 one of the three Culture Areas and will be based in one of our BC offices, which include: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Fort St John, Kamloops, Kelowna, Langley, Nanaimo, Prince George, Rossland, Smithers, Terrace, Vancouver, and Victoria.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

What you can expect to do here:

• Lead archaeological field programs, which may include archaeological survey and testing, excavation, or monitoring.
• Work with the project team to achieve the technical requirements and expectations of clients, Indigenous groups, and regulatory agencies.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with Indigenous communities and their members during all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior project staff.
• Work with the project team to manage scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain and track health and safety, quality, communication, and documentation for projects.
• Participate in WSP’s Health & Safety program, demonstrating a “Safety First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff.
• Undertake analysis and prepare and contribute to proposals and technical reports.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Field Director status in one or more of the three provincial cultural areas, or are a strong field supervisor actively working towards your Field Director qualification.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• A willingness and passion for working with Indigenous groups and communities.
• Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites.
• An ability and willingness to perform field work in a variety of weather conditions and varying durations.
• Experience with standard data collection equipment that may include GPS and hand-held tablets. Experience with ESRI Field Maps is an asset.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software.
• A detail and result-oriented mindset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
• Strong writing skills and experience writing interim and final permit reports.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5).
• First aid and other safety tickets would be considered an asset, but all necessary training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Your benefits at WSP will include:

• A competitive and industry-leading remuneration package that includes extended medical, dental, and group plan benefits that can be customized to your needs as well as an employer-matched pension plan and share purchase plans.
• Involvement in innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects that provide opportunities to work with a diverse team of experienced and specialized in-house archaeologists.
• On-the-job training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Employer matched pension plan, paid vacation days, and ability to bank overtime.
• Career development planning tailored to help you reach your goals.
• A dedicated Indigenous relations team that actively promotes relationships with Indigenous groups and businesses.
• Project support from a large in-house multidisciplinary team and from dedicated support staff.
• Professional development through professional membership reimbursement, participation in practice area networks, and innovation funding to support new technology.
• Working with a team that values and upholds a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $74,600 to $102,600

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.

About Us:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

Please Note:

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. 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.