Archaeology Field DirectorWSP 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.

You will gain valuable and diverse work experience as part of our province-wide Heritage team and will have opportunities to work on multidisciplinary projects that will contribute to your professional development. 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 Work with the project team to 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 Undertaking analysis and preparing and contributing to proposals and technical reports The Skills That Set You Apart Field Director status in the Interior Plateau provincial cultural area,



or are a strong field supervisor actively working towards your Field Director qualification Ability to work both independently and part of a diverse teamA willingness and passion for working with Indigenous groups and communities Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites An 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 softwareA detail and result oriented mindset Strong written and oral communication skills High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics Robust 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, but all necessary training will be provided to the successful applicant Your Benefits at WSP will includeA 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 that provide opportunities to work with a diverse team of experienced and specialized in‑house archaeologists (e.G., faunal analysis, underwater archaeology, lithic analysis, and human osteology) and other industry professionals 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 goalsA 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. CompensationBC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $80,800 – $107,000MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500Atlantic Provinces & QC: $73,000 – $96,900EEO and Other InformationWSP 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. 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. 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).#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Archaeology Field Director - C$73,000 - C$107,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 WSP
📍 Winnipeg