Intermediate Archaeologist

WSP USA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Intermediate Archaeologist to join its Heritage team in Vancouver. The role involves leading archaeological field programs, collaborating with Indigenous communities, and managing project scope and budget. Candidates should have a Field Director status or strong field experience, with skills in data collection and project leadership. This position offers a chance to contribute to significant archaeological projects across British Columbia, ensuring respectful engagement with cultural heritage while shaping responsible development.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Opportunities for growth

Health and Safety program

Qualifications

• Field Director qualification in Northwest Coast or strong supervision experience.
• Ability to work independently and in diverse teams.
• Commitment to collaborative engagement with Indigenous groups.
• Experience in evaluating archaeological sites.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in various conditions.
• Proficient in using digital data-collection tools.
• Strong communication skills for report preparation.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and adherence to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field programs including surveys and excavations.
• Work with project teams to meet requirements and expectations.
• Engage respectfully with Indigenous communities.
• Provide guidance to junior project staff.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget throughout projects.
• Maintain health and safety documentation.
• Participate in health and safety programs.

Skills

Field Director status

Effective teamwork

Respectful engagement with Indigenous groups

Identifying archaeological sites

Fieldwork in varied conditions

GPS and data-collection tools

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

Field Director qualification (Northwest Coast preference)

Tools

GPS

Handheld tablets

ESRI Field Maps

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

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.

Your Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here — WSP has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in British Columbia. In this role, you’ll work closely with our province‑wide Heritage group to lead and support archaeological projects across B.C., gaining diverse field and project experience while contributing to meaningful, multidisciplinary work. You’ll bring (or be close to achieving) your Field Director qualification in one of the three Culture Areas—ideally the Northwest Coast—and will be based in one of our Lower Mainland offices as you help deliver projects that shape responsible development throughout the region.

Your Impact

• 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

• Undertaking analysis and preparing and contributing to proposals and technical reports

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Field Director status in one or more provincial culture areas (preference for Northwest Coast), or strong field supervision experience with active progress toward Field Director qualification.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to respectful, collaborative engagement with Indigenous groups and communities.

• Proven experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites.

• Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork in varied weather conditions and for extended durations.

• Experience using GPS, handheld tablets, and standard digital data‑collection tools; familiarity with ESRI Field Maps is an asset.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, paired with a detail‑oriented, results‑driven mindset.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing interim and final permit reports.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and adherence to high standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• 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. 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.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you’re driven by purpose and inspired by the opportunity to protect cultural heritage while shaping sustainable development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your journey with WSP.

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.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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