Junior Archaeologist

WSP Canada; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking to grow its archaeology and cultural heritage team in Fort St. John, BC. You will participate in field programs, assessments, reporting, and project support across transportation, infrastructure, energy, and land development sectors.

Join a national firm that values responsible development, Indigenous engagement, and environmental stewardship while building your archaeological career in a remote outdoor setting with travel across British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to work toward British Columbia archaeological permitting requirements.
• Experience supporting archaeological field studies through academic projects, co-op placements, or professional work.
• Knowledge of archaeological survey methods, excavation techniques, and artifact recording practices.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in remote outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with GIS software is considered an asset.
• Strong technical writing, organization, and data management skills; detail-oriented and driven by high-quality results.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout British Columbia as required.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for working with Indigenous communities.
• Skilled with standard field technology, including GPS and tablets; ESRI Field Maps experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support archaeological impact assessments, monitoring programs, and field investigations throughout British Columbia.
• Assist with archaeological surveys, site recording, mapping, excavation, and artifact documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, permit applications, and heritage management documentation.
• Collaborate with senior archaeologists, environmental professionals, and project teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Help ensure compliance with provincial heritage legislation, permit requirements, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate field notes, photographic records, GPS data, and archaeological inventories.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental stewardship during all field activities.
• Build meaningful experience that contributes to the protection and understanding of cultural heritage resources.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

GIS

Technical writing

Data management

GPS & field tablets

Driver's license

Indigenous engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline

Tools

GIS software

ESRI Field Maps

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities - Join a growing archaeology and cultural heritage team supporting impactful projects across Northeastern BC. Based in Fort St John, BC, this role offers the opportunity to build your archaeological career while contributing to responsible development, Indigenous engagement, environmental stewardship, and heritage resource management.

Working alongside experienced archaeologists, you'll participate in field programs, archaeological assessments, reporting, and project support across a variety of sectors including transportation, infrastructure, energy, and land development.

Your Impact

• Support archaeological impact assessments, monitoring programs, and field investigations throughout British Columbia.
• Assist with archaeological surveys, site recording, mapping, excavation, and artifact documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, permit applications, and heritage management documentation.
• Collaborate with senior archaeologists, environmental professionals, and project teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Help ensure compliance with provincial heritage legislation, permit requirements, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate field notes, photographic records, GPS data, and archaeological inventories.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental stewardship during all field activities.
• Build meaningful experience that contributes to the protection and understanding of cultural heritage resources.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to work toward British Columbia archaeological permitting requirements.
• Experience supporting archaeological field studies through academic projects, co-op placements, or professional work.
• Knowledge of archaeological survey methods, excavation techniques, and artifact recording practices.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in remote outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with GIS software is considered an asset.
• Strong technical writing, organization, and data management skills; deta il-oriented and driven by high-quality results .
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout British Columbia as required.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for working with Indigenous communities.
• Skilled with standard field technology, including GPS and tablets; ESRI Field Maps experience is an asset.

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'll 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: $60,100 - $79,600

MB & ON: $54,800 - $75,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54,200 - $72,000

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 impact, we'd love to hear from you. 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.

Join us.

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.