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WSP USA Senior Archaeologist in Victoria, British Columbia
The Opportunity:
WSP has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in British Columbia. As a Senior Archaeologist, you will work closely with the rest of 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. This is a senior position with responsibility for providing high-quality archaeology services and contributing to the strategic development of the BC archaeology business. Preference will be given to those candidates that have HCA permit-holding status in one of the three Culture Areas. Successful candidates will ideally be based in one of our BC offices , which include: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Fort St John, Kamloops, Kelowna, Langley, Nanaimo, Prince George, Rossland, Smithers, Terrace, Vancouver, and Victoria.
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Why choose WSP?
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.
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.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
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 things.
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.
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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What you can expect to do here:
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and intermediate staff
Contribute to strategic decision-making and help define the future of the BC archaeology business as part of the BC heritage senior leadership team
Actively participate in building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous groups and communities throughout BC
Oversee and work with project teams to achieve the technical requirements and expectations of clients, Indigenous groups, and regulatory agencies
If HCA permit eligible, secure heritage inspection, investigation, or alteration permits
Liaise with regulators as needed, including the Archaeology Branch and BC Energy Regulator
Design, oversee, and manage archaeology projects and field programs
Work with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget
Contribute to business development with both existing and prospective clients
Oversee and provide technical review of analysis and reporting to maintain a high level of quality
Participate in WSP’s Health & Safety program, demonstrating a “Safety First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff
What you'll bring to WSP:
A degree in Archaeology or Anthropology and demonstrable expertise in the discipline of archaeology
Experience leading archaeology projects and teams, with preference given to candidates with direct archaeology consulting experience
A passion for working with Indigenous groups and communities, with preference given to candidates who can demonstrate existing positive relationships with these groups and communities
Willingness and ability to contribute to a positive team environment and also be able to work independently
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including an aptitude for mentoring
Ability to provide detailed review of technical documents, including a willingness to provide constructive feedback to junior and intermediate staff
Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating archaeological sites within BC and the ability to mentor junior or intermediate staff in the identification and recording of these sites
Candidates with Field Director and Permit Holder status in at least one BC Culture Area will be given preference, including those in good standing with the BCAPA as a Registered Professional Consulting Archaeologist
Experience with the suite of Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Project) and Adobe Acrobat Software
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
Employer matched pension plan and paid vacation days
Involvement in innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects that provide opportunities to work with a diverse team of experienced and specialized archaeologists, including specializations such as lithic analysis, faunal analysis, underwater archaeology and human osteology
Mentoring and coaching as a senior member of the BC heritage team
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 and from dedicated support staff (e.g., GIS, accounting, project coordinators)
Professional development opportunities, including professional membership fees 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.
Compensation:
Salary range (in British Columbia): $102,100 - $140,400
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
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We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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