Junior Archaeologist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Archaeologist to join its Heritage team in British Columbia. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse projects while gaining valuable experience in archaeology. You will work closely with Indigenous communities, ensuring respectful collaboration and compliance with regulations. The position involves fieldwork in various environments and provides on-the-job training and mentorship. With a competitive remuneration package and a focus on career development, this role is ideal for those passionate about archaeology and community engagement.

Benefits

Extended medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employer-matched pension plan

Paid vacation days

Career development planning

Professional membership reimbursement

Mentoring and coaching

Opportunities for overtime banking

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology is required.
• Basic knowledge of British Columbia archaeology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys, excavations, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities and perform artifact analysis.

Skills

Field Work

Team Collaboration

Indigenous Relations

Manual Excavation

Artifact Analysis

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Tools

First Aid Certification

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.

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.

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.

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.