Senior Archaeologist

Job Description

Ontario - WSP E&I Canada Limited - Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall

We are a global leader in the Earth and Infrastructure sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond.  We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

We have a new opportunity for you to join the WSP Ontario Archaeology team as a Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager based out of one of our Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall offices.

Why WSP E&I Canada Limited?

We value and are committed to upholding 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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

As a Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager on the WSP E&I Canada Limited team you will:

Assist with all aspects of archaeological assessment requirements aligned with the Ontario Heritage Act, Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM), National Capital Commission, and Parks Canada

Research, prepare, and submit proposals and reports for a variety of archaeological projects.

Perform project management, overseeing project scope, budgets, schedules and quality, leading client and stakeholder communications, delegating to and monitoring support staff.

Provide visible leadership by promoting health and safety in your projects and teams.

Provide senior technical oversight and review of technical reports to meet MCM and WSP quality standards.

Work collaboratively with the Field Operations Lead to arrange internal resources and logistics for your projects.

Mentor archaeological staff within the department.

Support business development activities.

Interact with clients, government personnel and members of Indigenous Nations.

Analyze artifacts and provide interpretation of data.

What you’ll bring to WSP E&I Canada Limited:

Professional License to conduct archaeological fieldwork in good standing from the MCM.

Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.

10+ years of experience in consulting archaeology in Ontario (Stages 1 – 4).

Detailed working knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of current Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists issued by the MCM and associated Technical Bulletins.

Detailed working knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of archaeological policies and protocols released by Parks Canada and the National Capital Commission’s Guide for the Management of Archaeological Resources

Capable of delivering quality work in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.

Able to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance.

A valid Canadian driver’s licence with satisfactory driving record, per the WSP's driving policy

Preferred Qualifications:

Expert knowledge of Ontario historical period and/or Indigenous material culture.

Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP).

Experience with management of archaeological resources on federal properties.

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 our people 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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