Senior Archaeologist

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver seeks a Senior Archaeologist to lead archaeological projects and mentor staff. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience working with Indigenous communities. Candidates must have a degree in Archaeology or Anthropology and demonstrate expertise in the field. This position offers a competitive salary in a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer matched pension plan

Career development planning

Qualifications

• Experience leading archaeology projects and teams.
• Able to work positively with Indigenous groups.
• Strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Design and manage archaeology projects.
• Liaise with Indigenous groups during projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

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The Opportunity:

WSP has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in Lower Mainland British Columbia. As a Senior Archaeologist, you will work closely with the rest of the Heritage team to lead and manage projects throughout the province. This is a senior position with responsibility for providing high-quality archaeology services and contributing to the strategic development of the BC archaeology business. Preference will be given to those candidates that have HCA permit-holding status in one of the three Culture Areas. Successful candidates will ideally be based in one of our BC Lower Mainland offices.

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What you can expect to do here

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and intermediate staff
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and help define the future of the BC archaeology business as part of the BC heritage senior leadership team
• Actively participate in building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous groups and communities throughout BC
• Oversee and work with project teams to achieve the technical requirements and expectations of clients, Indigenous groups, and regulatory agencies
• If HCA permit eligible, secure heritage inspection, investigation, or alteration permits
• Liaise with regulators as needed, including the Archaeology Branch and BC Energy Regulator
• Design, oversee, and manage archaeology projects and field programs
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget
• Contribute to business development with both existing and prospective clients
• Oversee and provide technical review of analysis and reporting to maintain a high level of quality
• Participate in WSP’s Health & Safety program, demonstrating a “Safety First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff

What you'll bring to WSP

• A degree in Archaeology or Anthropology and demonstrable expertise in the discipline of archaeology
• Experience leading archaeology projects and teams, with preference given to candidates with direct archaeology consulting experience
• A passion for working with Indigenous groups and communities, with preference given to candidates who can demonstrate existing positive relationships with these groups and communities
• Willingness and ability to contribute to a positive team environment and also be able to work independently
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including an aptitude for mentoring
• Ability to provide detailed review of technical documents, including a willingness to provide constructive feedback to junior and intermediate staff
• Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites within BC and the ability to mentor junior or intermediate staff in the identification and recording of these sites
• Candidates with Field Director and Permit Holder status in at least one BC Culture Area will be given preference, including those in good standing with the BCAPA as a Registered Professional Consulting Archaeologist
• Experience with the suite of Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Project) and Adobe Acrobat Software

Your benefits at WSP will include

• A competitive and industry-leading remuneration package that includes extended medical, dental and group plan benefits that can be customized to your needs
• Employer matched pension plan and paid vacation days
• Involvement in innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects that provide opportunities to work with a diverse team of experienced and specialized archaeologists, including specializations such as lithic analysis, faunal analysis, underwater archaeology and human osteology
• Mentoring and coaching as a senior member of the BC heritage team
• Career development planning tailored to help you reach your goals
• A dedicated Indigenous relations team that actively promotes relationships with Indigenous groups and businesses
• Project support from a large in-house multidisciplinary team and from dedicated support staff (e.g., GIS, accounting, project coordinators)
• Professional development opportunities, including professional membership fees reimbursement, participation in practice area networks, and innovation funding to support new technology
• Working with a team that values and upholds a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $102,100 - $140,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.

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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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