Senior Archaeology & Heritage Program Lead

BC Hydro; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

Flexible work model

Training & development

Benefits

Job summary

BC Hydro in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a seasoned Archaeology/Heritage professional for a full-time role based at Edmonds. The candidate will lead archaeology management, plan annual work and budgets, and supervise field contractors across projects that include environmental assessment considerations.

Ideal applicants will have RPCA eligibility, strong technical writing, and the ability to communicate complex heritage issues to regulators, First Nations, and the public in a hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressively responsible technical leadership in archaeological studies.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory relations.
• Strong analytical and planning skills relating to cultural heritage and archaeology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eligibility for RPCA registration with BCAPA or proven qualifications to register.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeology management across BC Hydro's lines of business.
• Plan annual work and budgets for archaeology management.
• Manage contractors for fieldwork and impact assessment; cost control and QA.
• Engage First Nations, regulators, and stakeholders; public consultations.
• Prepare technical reports for regulators and senior management; negotiate on heritage issues.

Skills

Regulatory relations

Technical writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Archaeology/Anthropology degree

RPCA certification or eligible

Job description

BC Hydro in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a seasoned Archaeology/Heritage professional for a full-time role based at Edmonds. The candidate will lead archaeology management, plan annual work and budgets, and supervise field contractors across projects that include environmental assessment considerations.

Ideal applicants will have RPCA eligibility, strong technical writing, and the ability to communicate complex heritage issues to regulators, First Nations, and the public in a hybrid work environment