Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist, to lead and shape major archaeology and cultural heritage projects in Vancouver, Smithers, BC or Whitehorse, YK. You will guide field programs, coordinate research, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators, expanding ERM’s services across Western Canada.

The role requires a BC permit, 4+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional archaeology and cultural heritage experience.
• Current permit holder in British Columbia.
• Field Directors will also be considered.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field programs under applicable permits.
• Oversee research, artifact analysis and reporting.
• Advise clients and regulatory agencies with professionalism.
• Drive business development for archaeology services across Western Canada.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Archaeology

Cultural heritage

Leadership

Field program management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Ready to Lead and Shape the Future of Cultural Heritage? If you’re an experienced archaeologist with a passion for leadership and technical excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. At ERM, we don’t just conduct assessments—we help clients navigate complex cultural heritage challenges while preserving history for future generations. Join our global consulting team and lead projects that matter.

Why This Role Matters

As a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist, you’ll be at the forefront of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice in Vancouver or Smithers, BC or Whitehorse, YK. Your expertise will guide critical decisions, ensuring compliance and cultural preservation while driving business growth. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead archaeological field programs under Heritage Inspection, Heritage Investigation, and Site Alteration Permits.
• Oversee research, artifact analysis, and reporting for cultural heritage assessments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies, representing ERM with professionalism and expertise.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services across Western Canada.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Current permit holder in British Columbia.
• Field Directors will also be considered.
• Proven ability to lead field programs and complete research projects.
• Strong communication, writing, and computer skills.
• Travel will be required.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Permit holding in other provinces/territories.
• Demonstrated business development experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage archaeological field programs under applicable permits.
• Conduct literature reviews, artifact analysis, and cataloguing.
• Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables for clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Represent ERM at meetings with provincial, territorial, and federal agencies.
• Support growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice through technical excellence and client engagement.

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $90,719 - $109,970 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes.

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