Ontario Project Archaeologist & Field Lead

AECOM; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Cultural Resources Team is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist to support and grow our Ontario operations, managing projects from planning through delivery with strong regulatory compliance and high‑quality client deliverables in a hybrid work setting. The role emphasizes leadership of multi discipline teams, appropriate risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will lead field crews, coordinate schedules, mentor junior staff, liaise with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of consulting experience, including 3+ years in a Project Management role leading archaeological projects.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s archaeological or heritage regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience coordinating large field teams and tracking fieldwork logistics and data.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects that meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cultural resource management projects from proposal through to final reporting, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Oversee fieldwork logistics and execution, including managing multiple crews and coordinating resources.
• Apply advanced scientific principles and archaeological methodologies to solve complex project challenges.
• Conduct QA/QC on reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage field data collection, artifact cataloguing, and report preparation.
• Develop and implement health and safety protocols for fieldwork.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client engagement.
• Mentor junior staff and review deliverables to maintain quality and consistency.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AECOM’s Cultural Resources Team is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist to support and grow our Ontario operations, managing projects from planning through delivery with strong regulatory compliance and high‑quality client deliverables in a hybrid work setting. The role emphasizes leadership of multi discipline teams, appropriate risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will lead field crews, coordinate schedules, mentor junior staff, liaise with clients