Senior Archaeologist

WSP; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,900 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to guide archaeological assessments in northern Ontario. This role requires over 10 years of consulting experience, including 5+ years in project leadership. Responsibilities include managing archaeological projects, mentoring staff, and engaging with Indigenous communities. The ideal candidate will hold a professional licence in archaeology and possess a strong knowledge of MCM standards. Competitive compensation is offered, with flexibility in work options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting archaeology experience including 5+ years leading projects.
• Expert knowledge of Ontario archaeology and MCM Standards.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage complex projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological assessments and manage projects.
• Direct end-to-end archaeological projects from scope to regulatory submissions.
• Mentor staff and support business development.

Skills

Professional licence in good standing

Consulting archaeology experience

Leadership and mentoring experience

Designing project scopes and budgets

Understanding of financial management

Ability to obtain Security Clearance

Education

Professional degree in archaeology

Job description

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You
As a Senior Archaeologist – Northern Ontario, you’ll help guide how communities grow while honouring the histories and cultural landscapes that define them. Working within our Ontario Archaeology Team, you’ll lead archaeological assessments across northern Ontario, provide expert advice to clients and project teams, and strengthen relationships with Indigenous partners. Your work will contribute to responsible development, heritage stewardship, and culturally informed project planning across the province.

Your Impact

• Lead archaeological assessments in northern Ontario in accordance with the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists.
• Direct end‑to‑end archaeological projects—including scope development, field strategies, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Serve as Project Manager, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, quality, and client communications.
• Provide visible leadership in health, safety, and risk management across field and office environments.
• Deliver senior technical review of archaeological reports to meet MCM and WSP quality standards.
• Coordinate with the Field Operations Lead to plan logistics, staffing, and internal resources for northern Ontario project delivery.
• Mentor archaeological staff and contribute to a collaborative learning culture.
• Support business development through proposal development, relationship building, and strategic insight.
• Engage respectfully and meaningfully with Indigenous Nations and communities, regulators, and clients.
• Analyze and interpret archaeological data within the context of northern Ontario landscapes and cultural histories.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Professional licence in good standing with the MCM to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Ontario.
• 10+ years of consulting archaeology experience, including 5+ years leading projects in northern Ontario.
• Expert knowledge of Ontario archaeology and applied experience with current MCM Standards, Guidelines, and Technical Bulletins.
• Proven ability to independently manage large and complex archaeological projects under deadline‑driven conditions.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience, supporting staff development and project excellence.
• Ability to anticipate project needs, secure resources, and support organizational improvements.
• Experience designing scopes, methodologies, and budgets for projects of various sizes and complexities.
• Strong understanding of project financial management principles.
• Ability to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance.
• Advanced knowledge of historical and/or Indigenous material culture specific to northern Ontario.
• Experience with archaeological requirements on federal lands.
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP).

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• Proudly Canadian — a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of experts — your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities to tailor your role across the province, the country, or the globe.
• Flexible work and real balance — encouraging you to prioritize what matters in your life.

Compensation

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 – $146,500
• MB & ON: $100,900 – $139,000
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $99,900 – $132,700

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, physical location, performance, and business needs. Salary ranges may be adjusted for business reasons.

Job Info

• Job Identification 79626
• Posting Date 02/03/2026, 07:38 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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

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