Junior Archaeologist — Field Research & Heritage Impact

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Archaeology professional in Fort St. John, BC to contribute to field programs, assessments, and reporting across transportation, infrastructure, energy, and land development projects.

Join a team that collaborates with Indigenous communities, environmental professionals, and project teams to deliver high-quality work while upholding provincial heritage legislation and safety standards. In this role, you'll gain hands-on field experience, data management, and technical writing

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.
• 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

MS Office

GPS data

Data management

Technical writing

Indigenous engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

BC permitting eligibility

Tools

GIS software

Esri Field Maps

Job description

WSP is seeking an Archaeology professional in Fort St. John, BC to contribute to field programs, assessments, and reporting across transportation, infrastructure, energy, and land development projects.

Join a team that collaborates with Indigenous communities, environmental professionals, and project teams to deliver high-quality work while upholding provincial heritage legislation and safety standards. In this role, you'll gain hands-on field experience, data management, and technical writing