Archaeologist

1 week ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada WSP Full time
Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in British Columbia. As an Intermediate Archaeologist, 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. 

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 What you can expect to do here:

  • 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

 What you'll bring to WSP:

  • 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 team

  • A 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 software

  • A detail and result oriented mindset

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics

  • Strong 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 include:

  • A 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 goals

  • A 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. 

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