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Your Impact Starts Here – This is an exciting opportunity to join our Heritage team in British Columbia as a Principal Archaeologist , where you’ll guide and manage heritage projects and business opportunities across the province. Lead archaeological field programs while ensuring full compliance with Heritage Conservation Act permits. Secure heritage inspection, investigation, and alteration permits and support proposal development.

Design, lead, and oversee archaeological field investigations, analysis programs, and high‑quality technical reporting. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and invoicing to achieve successful delivery. Collaborate with Indigenous Nations, clients, and regulators to support respectful, technically sound project outcomes.

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and support inclusive project delivery approaches. Supervise and mentor junior and intermediate staff and Indigenous workers. A graduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or an undergraduate degree with 10+ years of relevant consulting archaeology experience.

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Archaeologist (RPCA) in good standing, with Field Director and Permit Holder status in at least one BC Culture Area (Northwest Coast Culture Area considered an asset). Demonstrated experience identifying, recording, and evaluating a wide range of archaeological site types in British Columbia, in terrestrial and/or coastal settings. Strong history of collaborative work with Indigenous communities, ideally with demonstrated ongoing relationships.

Proficiency with GPS data collection tools, handheld tablets, and MS Office for analysis and reporting. Proven ability to prepare and/or peer‑review complex archaeological reports and technical documents. Leadership aptitude with experience supervising field crews and mentoring developing professionals and Indigenous workers.





A valid Class 5 driver’s license; ATV/UTV and First Aid training considered assets. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. A global community of brilliant minds – your next great idea , mentor , or opportunity is always within reach.

Whether across the country or around the globe, we’ll 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. #NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $119,900 - $159,200 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. If you’re driven by purpose and impact and want to help protect BC’s cultural heritage while supporting meaningful development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your archaeology career with a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and community. 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. We are locally dedicated with international scale Given the importance of keeping one another protected 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.

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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.

📌 Archaeologist- Remote *Heritage (Vancouver)
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