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Senior Environmental Coordinator (Archaeology)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 16

Employment type: Permanent Region: Various

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Archaeology/Heritage team at BC Hydro. They must have a solid
understanding of and experience with the relevant legislation, guidelines, and current practices for historic, archaeological,
and paleontological resource management and impact assessment.

- This role includes implementing archaeological management across lines of business, fostering of key regulatory

relationships and relationships with First Nations organizations, contributing to the development of standards and best
practices, planning annual work and budgets for archaeology management, management of province-wide regulatory
compliance programs, preparation of archaeological and heritage management and mitigation plans, leading multi- party
technical working groups, developing mitigation, monitoring, and protection planning; and managing contractors responsible
for fieldwork and impact assessment. This includes cost control,



contract management, quality assurance coordination,
peer review, and monthly tracking of invoices, progress, forecasts, variances, scope, reporting, and deliverables.

- The candidate will be experienced in heritage management for small to large-scale construction projects throughout all

project phases, including those undergoing Environmental Assessment review process. They will manage archaeological or
environmental contractors; liaise with regulatory agencies; engage in public and stakeholder consultation; consult with First
Nations and Aboriginal communities, implement or use cultural or Traditional Land Use Studies.

- The candidate will possess advanced technical writing skills and be able to prepare technical reports, including reports for

regulators and senior management within BC Hydro. They must be able to negotiate with contractors, regulators,
stakeholders, and First Nations on heritage issues, and have an awareness of and interest in BC Hydro’s strategic direction.
They must also be able to communicate technical information in public meetings, consultations, or hearings.

What you bring

- A relevant university degree, or post-graduate degree in the social sciences or resource management, majoring in

Archaeology and/or Anthropology, including experience in research, scientific study, investigative techniques, report
preparation, and project management.

- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively more responsible technical leadership experience conducting investigative

archaeological studies, including the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory relations, is required.





- The successful candidate will have strong analytical and planning skills, with a comprehensive understanding of issues

relating to cultural heritage and archaeology, including historic and current Aboriginal issues.

- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are a requirement.

- The successful candidate must be a Registered Consulting Archaeologist (RPCA) with the British Columbia Association of

Professional Archaeologists (BCPA) or must demonstrate clear qualifications to be able to register as a RPCA with the
BCAPA.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Adaptable work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

- This is for 1 full-time regular (FTR) permanent M&P; Group 44 opportunity.

- The location of this position is flexible, subject to space availability

- A condition of employment for this job is maintaining a Class 5 Driver's License in positive standing.

- As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment.

- Please note some travel will be required in the role.

- Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working

from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week
however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8.

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Closing Date: 2026-11-09

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📌 Senior Environmental Coordinator (Archaeology) (Burnaby)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 Burnaby