Senior Technical Manager, Archaeology

The Opportunity

As a Senior Technical Manager in Archaeology, you will lead complex archaeological programs across Ontario, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations while upholding the highest technical, quality, and safety standards. Your role combines deep technical expertise with people and project leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams, mentoring archaeologists, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients, regulators, and Indigenous Nations and communities.

• Lead all aspects of archaeological assessment requirements aligned with the Ontario Heritage Act, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) policy and regulations, and other provincial and federal regulations and policies.
• Research, prepare, and submit proposals and reports for a wide range of archaeological projects.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, and quality as Project Manager or Project Director, lead client and stakeholder communications, and delegate to and support staff.
• Provide visible leadership by promoting health, safety and security in projects and teams.
• Provide senior technical oversight and review of technical reports to meet MCM and WSP quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Field Operations Lead to arrange internal resources and logistics.
• Mentor archaeological staff and support business development activities.
• Interact with senior leadership, clients, regulators, and members of Indigenous Nations and communities.
• Analyze and interpret archaeological data.

• Professional license to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Ontario in good standing with the MCM.
• 18+ years of experience in consulting archaeology in Ontario.
• Broad expertise in both the practice and business aspects of consulting archaeology.
• Expert knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of current Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists issued by the MCM and associated Technical Bulletins.
• Capable of independently delivering quality work in a deadline‑driven environment and making decisions on highly complex issues.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring employees.
• Ability to anticipate business needs, secure required resources and lead initiatives to implement changes in the organization.
• Ability to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing quality control of client deliverables and giving constructive feedback to staff.
• Experience designing scope and budget for archaeological projects of all sizes and complexities.
• Strong understanding of project financial management.
• Ability to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license with satisfactory driving record, per WSP’s driving policy.

• Expert knowledge of Ontario historical period and/or Indigenous material culture is considered an asset.
• Understanding of requirements for archaeology on federal lands.
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) would be an asset.

Geographic salary ranges:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 – $175,800
MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 – $159,200
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including 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.

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 (