Project Archaeologist

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

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM’ s Cultural Resources Team is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist to support and grow our dynamic team across Ontario. The successful candidate will manage a wide range of cultural resources (archaeology / heritage) focused projects from planning to completion, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality client deliverables. This new role is ideal for a skilled professional who can effectively lead project teams, manage scope, budget and schedule of projects, liaise with clients and regulators, and ensure the successful delivery of cultural resource management services.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years + of pertinent experience
• Valid Research or Professional class license issued by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism.
• Experience with heritage or archaeological regulatory systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience managing subcontractors and interdisciplinary project inputs.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $80000 to $115000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, 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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: CAD 80000 - CAD 115000 - yearly