Senior Archaeologist

The Opportunity:

We have a new opportunity for you to join the WSP Ontario Archaeology team as a Senior Archaeologist in our Archaeology Team based in Ontario.

WSP E&I Canada Limited

We are a global leader in the Earth and Infrastructure sector. Headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary Environment and Infrastructure (E&I) professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

Why WSP E&I Canada Limited?

• We value and are committed to upholding 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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new approaches.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• A Canadian success story – we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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A day in the life:

As a Senior Archaeologist on the WSP E&I Canada Limited Archaeology Team you will:

• 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, other provincial and federal regulations and policies.
• Research, prepare, and submit proposals and reports for a wide range of archaeological projects. 
• In the role of Project Manager oversee project scope, budgets, schedules and quality, lead client and stakeholder communications, and delegate to and support staff. 
• Provide visible leadership by promoting health, safety and security in your projects and teams.
• Provide senior technical review of deliverables to meet MCM and WSP quality standards. 
• Work collaboratively with the Field Operations Lead to arrange internal resources and logistics for your projects.
• Mentor archaeological staff. 
• Support business development activities. 
• Interact with senior leadership, clients, regulators and members of Indigenous Nations and communities. 
• Analyze and interpret archaeological data. 

What you'll bring to WSP E&I Canada Limited:

• Professional license to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Ontario in good standing with the MCM. 
• 10+ years of experience in consulting archaeology in Ontario.
• Broad expertise in both the practice and the 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 including making decisions on highly complex issues.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring employees. 
• Able to anticipate business needs, secure required resources and lead initiatives to implement changes in the organization when required. 
• Able to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in providing quality control of client deliverables and providing constructive feedback to staff regarding how to improve deliverables in future. 
• Experience designing scope and budget for archaeological projects of all sizes and complexities.  
• Strong understanding of project financial management. 
• Able to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance. 
• A valid Canadian driver's licence with satisfactory driving record, per the WSP's driving policy.

Preferred Qualifications: 

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