Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Principal Archaeologist
Lead heritage projects, manage archaeology field programs and client relations in BC.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead archaeological field programs and ensure compliance with Heritage Conservation Act permits. • Secure heritage inspection, investigation, and alteration permits and support proposal development. • Design, direct, and oversee field investigations, analysis, 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 outcomes. • Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities for inclusive project delivery. • Participate in business development by preparing proposals and meeting with existing and prospective clients. • Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff and Indigenous workers. • Identify, record, and evaluate a wide range of archaeological site types in British Columbia, in terrestrial and/or coastal settings. • Maintain a strong history of collaborative work with Indigenous communities and ongoing relationships. • Prepare and/or peer‑review complex archaeological reports and technical documents.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field investigations
- ▸permit management
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸project management
- ▸indigenous collaboration
- ▸business development
What You Bring
We welcome candidates who are purpose‑driven, curious, and collaborative, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you want to protect BC’s cultural heritage and advance your archaeology career, apply now. • Hold a graduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or an undergraduate degree with 10+ years consulting archaeology experience. • Be a Registered Professional Consulting Archaeologist (RPCA) in good standing with Field Director and Permit Holder status in at least one BC culture area. • Proficient with GPS data collection tools, handheld tablets, and MS Office for analysis and reporting. • Exhibit leadership aptitude by supervising field crews and mentoring developing professionals and Indigenous workers. • Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license; ATV/UTV and First Aid training are considered assets.
Requirements
- ▸graduate degree
- ▸rpca
- ▸gps tools
- ▸ms office
- ▸leadership
- ▸driver license
Benefits
The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $119,900 to $175,800 depending on location, and includes flexible work arrangements, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive, safety‑first culture. WSP is a Top 100 Canadian employer and values work‑life balance, inclusion, and employee empowerment. • Earn a competitive salary range of $119,900‑$175,800, adjusted for location, experience, and qualifications. • Enjoy flexible work arrangements that promote real work‑life balance. • Benefit from professional growth opportunities within a global firm recognized as a Top 100 Canadian employer.
Work Environment
Hybrid