Team Lead, Archaeology

WSP in Canada; Whitby; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Ontario is seeking an Archaeology Lead to guide a high-performing team and influence project delivery at a strategic level. You will collaborate with senior leaders to foster innovation, technical excellence, and community outcomes while growing the Archaeology practice across Ontario.

You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, lead proposals, ensure field methodology quality, and align delivery with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading archaeology teams or programs within consulting, government, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of archaeological field methods, reporting standards, and cultural resource management practices.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, prepare proposals, and contribute to business development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as required to support projects, clients, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of archaeology professionals, fostering collaboration, engagement, and technical excellence.
• Drive the growth and development of the Archaeology Team in partnership with senior leaders and technical experts.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development, proposal preparation, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality archaeological projects, ensuring excellence in field methodology, reporting, and client deliverables.
• Coordinate team workloads and resources to support efficient project execution and operational success.
• Champion recruitment, succession planning, mentoring, and performance development initiatives across the team.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure safety remains a priority throughout project delivery.
• Support key business objectives, performance indicators, budgeting, and planning activities while contributing to the Earth & Environment business.

Skills

Archaeology leadership

Project management

Team coaching

Client relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want

Job Description

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

Build the Future with Us

Lead the future of archaeology and cultural heritage management in Ontario. This is an opportunity to guide a high-performing team, influence project delivery at a strategic level, and help shape the continued growth of WSP’s Archaeology practice.

Working closely with senior business and technical leaders, you will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, technical excellence, and belonging while supporting meaningful projects that contribute to responsible development and community outcomes. As Archaeology Lead, you will play a key role in developing people, strengthening client relationships, driving business performance, and delivering high-quality archaeological services across Ontario.

Your Impact

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of archaeology professionals, fostering collaboration, engagement, and technical excellence.
• Drive the growth and development of the Archaeology Team in partnership with senior leaders and technical experts.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development, proposal preparation, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality archaeological projects, ensuring excellence in field methodology, reporting, and client deliverables.
• Coordinate team workloads and resources to support efficient project execution and operational success.
• Champion recruitment, succession planning, mentoring, and performance development initiatives across the team.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure safety remains a priority throughout project delivery.
• Support key business objectives, performance indicators, budgeting, and planning activities while contributing to the continued success of the Earth & Environment business.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Demonstrated experience leading archaeology teams, programs, or complex projects within consulting, government, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of archaeological field methods, reporting standards, and cultural resource management practices.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, prepare proposals, and contribute to business development efforts.
• Experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, recruitment, and performance management.Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a track record of building strong internal and external relationships.
• Sound business acumen and the ability to align technical delivery with operational and financial objectives.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required to support projects, clients, and business needs.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 - $146,500

MB & ON: $100,900 - $139,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 - $132,700

Disclosure:

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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join a team that is helping preserve the past while shaping the future. Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for archaeology to a role where you can influence projects, develop talent, and create lasting impact for clients, communities, and the environment.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .