Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Principal Archaeologist
Lead archaeology projects, ensure compliance, and partner with Indigenous communities in BC
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead archaeological field programs while ensuring full compliance with Heritage Conservation Act permits. • Secure heritage inspection, investigation, and alteration permits and support proposal development. • Design, lead, and oversee archaeological field investigations, analysis programs, 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 project outcomes. • Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and support inclusive project delivery approaches. • Participate in business development, including supporting proposals and meeting with existing and prospective clients. • Supervise and mentor junior and intermediate staff and Indigenous workers. • Demonstrate a strong “Safety First” commitment by actively contributing to WSP’s Health & Safety program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field programs
- ▸permit management
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸project management
- ▸client collaboration
- ▸staff supervision
What You Bring
This exciting opportunity is for a Principal Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in British Columbia, guiding and managing heritage projects and business opportunities across the province. You will work closely with a province‑wide Heritage team to protect cultural heritage while supporting impactful development. The successful candidate will ideally be based in an office within the Lower Mainland of BC. • Graduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or an undergraduate degree with 10+ years of relevant consulting archaeology experience. • Registered Professional Consulting Archaeologist (RPCA) in good standing, with Field Director and Permit Holder status in at least one BC Culture Area. • Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating a wide range of archaeological site types in British Columbia, in terrestrial and/or coastal settings. • Strong history of collaborative work with Indigenous communities, ideally with demonstrated ongoing relationships. • Proficiency with GPS data collection tools, handheld tablets, and MS Office for analysis and reporting. • Proven ability to prepare and/or peer‑review complex archaeological reports and technical documents. • Leadership aptitude with experience supervising field crews and mentoring developing professionals and Indigenous workers. • Valid Class 5 driver’s license; ATV/UTV and First Aid training considered assets.
Requirements
- ▸archaeology degree
- ▸rpca
- ▸gps tools
- ▸indigenous collaboration
- ▸report writing
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $119,900 to $175,800 depending on region, with final salary determined by education, experience, certifications, seniority, location, performance, and business needs. The wage range may be adjusted for business purposes. • Global community of brilliant minds offering mentorship and diverse opportunities. • Flexible work arrangements that prioritize work‑life balance. • Opportunities to tailor roles locally or globally to match personal ambition.
Work Environment
Hybrid