Senior Archaeologist & Heritage Project Lead

ERM; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D Insurance

RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM Archaeology is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead projects across Canada. You’ll supervise field programs, manage permits, and deliver high-quality analyses and reports for clients while upholding regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence, with travel to client sites from coast to coast and opportunities to expand ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional archaeology experience.
• Current permit holder in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and/or Yukon.
• Proven ability to lead field programs and deliver research projects.
• Travel will be required.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage archaeological field programs under applicable permits.
• Conduct literature reviews, artifact analysis, and cataloguing.
• Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables for clients.
• Help develop Heritage Chapters and Heritage Managements to support Environmental Assessments and permitting.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Represent ERM at meetings with provincial, territorial, and federal agencies.
• Support growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice through technical excellence and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership in field programs

Strong written and verbal comunicação

Willingness to travel

Client engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Job description

ERM Archaeology is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead projects across Canada. You’ll supervise field programs, manage permits, and deliver high-quality analyses and reports for clients while upholding regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence, with travel to client sites from coast to coast and opportunities to expand ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services.