Description
Join our Heritage team in British Columbia as a Principal Archaeologist, guiding and managing heritage projects and business opportunities across the province.
Your Impact Starts Here – This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with our province-wide Heritage team to deliver meaningful work that protects cultural heritage while supporting impactful development.
Your Impact
- 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.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- A graduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or an undergraduate degree
- 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 (Northwest Coast Culture Area considered an asset).
- Demonstrated 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.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license; ATV/UTV and First Aid training considered assets.
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next great idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition,because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Compensation
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 - $175,800
- MB & ON: $121,100 - $166,700
- NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $119,900 - $159,200