Project Archaeologist

AECOM; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist to manage archaeological assessments in Ontario. The role supports diverse clients, requiring a Bachelor's degree in archaeology and 2 years of project management experience. The compensation ranges from CAD 57,000 to CAD 75,000 per year, with benefits including health insurance and flexible work options.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 2 years of consulting project management experience and field experience.
• 4+ years of overall experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating logistics for multiple field teams.

Responsibilities

• Support management of projects from proposal to report completion.
• Deliver projects within the client’s scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare archaeological reports compliant with provincial standards.

Skills

Project management

Field experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Archaeological assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

AECOM's Cultural Resources Team is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist to work out of one of our Ontario offices. The role will assist in managing, coordinating, and completing archaeological assessments and reporting in accordance with provincial standards while supporting a diverse range of clients.

This full‑time position starts as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support management of projects from proposal to report completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver projects within the client’s scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and Indigenous partners.
• Prepare archaeological reports compliant with the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) standards.
• Utilize the MCM’s online portal (Past Portal) and understand its Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists.
• Implement field health and safety materials.
• Maintain attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a valid Research or Professional class license issued by the Ontario MCM.
• Demonstrate understanding of pre‑contact and historic artifacts found in Ontario.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
• 2 years of consulting project management experience and field experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience coordinating logistics for multiple field teams.
• Experience tracking field effort, including data collection and management.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available.
• Cover letters must demonstrate how education in a related field is an acceptable equivalent.

Compensation

Offer range: $57,000 to $75,000 CAD per year, based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicant information is handled confidentially per EEO guidelines.

Job ID: J10139115 – Business Line: Environment, Business Group: DCS, Strategic Business Unit: Canada, Career Area: Science, Work Location Model: Hybrid, Compensation: CAD 57,000 – CAD 75,000 yearly.