Intermediate Archaeologist

WSP; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP on Vancouver Island is seeking an Archaeology professional to deliver field assessments, surveys, and heritage management initiatives from our Nanaimo office. You will contribute to permitting support and regulatory documentation while guiding projects that protect cultural heritage values.

Based in Nanaimo with occasional travel across BC, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior members, and support health and safety practices in field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology; Master’s considered an asset.
• Experience in archaeological consulting in British Columbia.
• Working knowledge of the BC Heritage Conservation Act and permitting processes.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout British Columbia.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological field assessments, surveys, monitoring, and excavation programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate heritage considerations into project planning and delivery.
• Support compliance with provincial and federal heritage legislation, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage respectfully with Indigenous Nations, clients, regulators, and project stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, permit applications, and archaeological impact assessment documentation.
• Contribute to field program planning, logistics, health and safety implementation, and quality management processes.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge to support the growth of archaeological expertise within the team.
• Help identify innovative approaches that improve project outcomes while protecting cultural heritage values.

Skills

Fieldwork planning

Survey & monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Indigenous engagement

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree considered an asset

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Planner

Field data collection tools

Archaeological recording methods

Job description

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

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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 -Join a team that helps clients, communities, and Indigenous Nations better understand, protect, and responsibly manage cultural heritage resources on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia. Based in Nanaimo, you will play a key role in delivering archaeological assessments, field investigations, permitting support, and heritage resource management initiatives while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of our communities and environment.

Your Impact

• Conduct archaeological field assessments, surveys, monitoring, and excavation programs in support of infrastructure, energy, transportation, and community development projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate archaeological and cultural heritage considerations into project planning and delivery.
• Support compliance with provincial and federal heritage legislation, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage respectfully with Indigenous Nations, clients, regulators, and project stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage projects in collaboration with the Project Team (including the Project Director and Project Coordinator).
• Prepare technical reports, site records, permit applications, and archaeological impact assessment documentation.
• Contribute to field program planning, logistics, health and safety implementation, and quality management processes.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge to support the growth of archaeological expertise within the team.
• Help identify innovative approaches that improve project outcomes while protecting cultural heritage values.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline; Master's degree considered an asset.

While based in Nanaimo, there may be occasional travel to project sites throughout BC, including remote areas, with accommodation in hotels or resource camps.

Demonstrated professional archaeological consulting experience in British Columbia, ideally at an intermediate level.

Working knowledge of the British Columbia Heritage Conservation Act and associated permitting processes.

Working towards Field Director status in the Northwest Coast Region considered an asset.

Experience leading or supporting archaeological field programs, including survey, testing, mitigation, and monitoring activities.

Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing archaeological reports and regulatory documentation.

Experience with Microsoft Planner or other similar project management software an asset.

Familiarity with GIS, field data collection technologies, and archaeological recording methods.

Valid Class 5 Driver's License and willingness to travel to project sites throughout British Columbia.

Commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities.

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 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $69,700 - $$92,300
MB & ON: $63,600 - $87,500
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $62,900 - $83,600

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.

Ready to Preserve the Stories Beneath Our Feet?

Join a team where your expertise helps protect cultural heritage, strengthen relationships with Indigenous Nations, and support projects that shape communities across British Columbia. If you're passionate about archaeology, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Info

• Job Identification 92816
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 08:34 PM

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.

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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. 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 .