Marine Archaeologist: Lead Coastal & Underwater Heritage

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s Heritage team in British Columbia seeks an Intermediate Archaeologist with marine/underwater archaeology experience to work on terrestrial, intertidal, and underwater projects spanning infrastructure, transportation, and environmental assessment initiatives. Preference for Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, or other coastal locations across BC.

The role involves collaboration with Indigenous communities and multidisciplinary teams, managing field programs, and contributing to regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field; master's preferred.
• Professional archaeological consulting experience at an intermediate level.
• Knowledge of BC Heritage Conservation Act and permitting processes.
• Field Director status or progress toward it is an asset.
• Experience with submerged cultural landscapes and shipwreck archaeology.
• Comfort with marine geophysical data and GIS tools.
• Strong writing, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid BC driver's license and willingness to travel BC coastal locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support terrestrial archaeological field programs across BC and beyond.
• Participate in marine, intertidal, and underwater investigations and analyses.
• Assist with planning and execution of marine surveys using remote-sensing tech.
• Collaborate with senior archaeologists to develop field programs and reports.
• Partner with Indigenous communities, regulators, and project teams.
• Support project management activities including scope, schedule, and budgeting.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Identify innovative approaches to protect archaeological heritage.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Indigenous engagement

Project coordination

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Health & safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology

Master's degree in Archaeology/Maritime Studies

Tools

GIS

Remote sensing

Marine survey tools

Job description

WSP’s Heritage team in British Columbia seeks an Intermediate Archaeologist with marine/underwater archaeology experience to work on terrestrial, intertidal, and underwater projects spanning infrastructure, transportation, and environmental assessment initiatives. Preference for Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, or other coastal locations across BC.

The role involves collaboration with Indigenous communities and multidisciplinary teams, managing field programs, and contributing to regulatory