Junior Archaeologist

WSP Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Junior Archaeologist in British Columbia, where you'll engage in diverse projects and work collaboratively with Indigenous communities. This role offers valuable experience, competitive pay, and a commitment to professional development. Enjoy a flexible work culture and numerous benefits while contributing to meaningful heritage projects across the province.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Employer-matched pension plan

Paid vacation days

Career development planning

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with Indigenous communities.
• Basic knowledge of British Columbia archaeology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys, excavations, and monitoring.
• Participate in Health & Safety program with a focus on safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Field Work

Communication

Education

Archaeology or Anthropology undergraduate degree

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP has an exciting opportunity for Junior Archaeologists to join our Heritage team in British Columbia. As a Junior Archaeologist, you will work closely with the Heritage team contributing to the success of 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 ideally be based in one of the following offices: Castlegar, Fort St John (also including Tumbler Ridge), Kamloops, Langley, 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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Carrying out archaeological survey and testing, excavation, and monitoring under the direction of a Field Supervisor and in compliance with HCA and First Nations permits
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with Indigenous communities and their members
• Work in a variety of environments, such as all-weather conditions, rugged and semi-remote locations, and overnight accommodations in a camp or hotel setting
• Perform other duties as required, that may include artifact analysis, reporting, and research
• Participate in WSP's Health & Safety program, demonstrating a "Safety First" focus

What you'll bring to WSP:

• An Archaeology or Anthropology undergraduate degree (or nearing completion)
• Basic knowledge of British Columbia archaeology would be an asset
• Ability to do strenuous field work, including hiking in uneven terrain, carrying heavy loads and manual excavating
• A willingness and passion for working with Indigenous groups and communities
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
• 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 (e.g., faunal analysis, underwater archaeology, lithic analysis, and human osteology) and other industry professionals
• 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 (e.g., geomorphologists, geotechnical engineers, traditional use specialists, and plant and animal biologists) and from dedicated support staff (e.g., GIS, accounting, project coordination)
• 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
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $55,400 to $76,200

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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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.

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