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WSP has an exciting opportunity for an Archaeology Field Director to join our Heritage team in British Columbia. As an Archaeology Field Director, you will work closely with the Heritage team to lead and manage projects throughout the province. The successful candidate will have or be close to obtaining their Field Director qualification in the Interior Plateau Culture Area and will be based in one of the following BC offices:
Kelowna, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Kamloops or Rossland.
Your Impact
Lead archaeological field programs, which may include archaeological survey and testing, excavation, or monitoring.
Work with the project team to achieve the technical requirements and expectations of clients, Indigenous groups, and regulatory agencies.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with Indigenous communities and their members during all aspects of the project lifecycle.
Provide leadership and guidance to junior project staff.
Manage scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain and track health and safety, quality, communication, and documentation for projects.
Participate in WSP’s Health & Safety program, demonstrating a "Safety First" focus and acting as a role model to other staff.
Undertake analysis and prepare and contribute to proposals and technical reports.
Skills That Set You Apart
Field Director status in the Interior Plateau provincial cultural area, or strong field supervisor actively working toward Field Director qualification.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
Willingness and passion for working with Indigenous groups and communities.
Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites.
Ability and willingness to perform field work in a variety of weather conditions and varying durations.
Experience with standard data collection equipment that may include GPS and hand‑held tablets.
Experience with ESRI Field Maps is an asset.
Experience working with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software.
Detail and result oriented mindset.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
Strong writing skills and experience writing interim and final permit reports.
Valid driver’s license (Class
5).
First aid and other safety tickets would be considered an asset; all necessary training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Benefits
A competitive and industry-leading remuneration package that includes extended medical, dental, and group plan benefits that can be customized to your needs as well as an employer‑matched pension plan and share purchase plans.
Involvement in innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects with a diverse team of experienced and specialized in‑house archaeologists.
On‑the‑job training, mentoring, and coaching.
Employer‑matched pension plan, paid vacation days, and ability to bank overtime.
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 (e.g., geomorphologists, geotechnical engineers, traditional use specialists, and plant and animal biologists) and from dedicated support staff (e.g., GIS, accounting, project coordination).
Professional development through professional membership 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
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $80,800 – $107,000
MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $73,000 – $96,900
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…
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