Lead Archaeologist

WSP
Burlington, Mississauga, London, Ottawa
Workplace: OnsiteFull-timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication"]

Lead multi-phase archaeological programs, shaping technical strategies and ensuring culturally responsible project delivery across infrastructure and environmental initiatives. Provides leadership, Indigenous engagement, and regulatory guidance while supporting client relations and project success province-wide.

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Lead Archaeologist

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Job Summary

Lead multi-phase archaeological programs, shaping technical strategies and ensuring culturally responsible project delivery across infrastructure and environmental initiatives. Provides leadership, Indigenous engagement, and regulatory guidance while supporting client relations and project success province-wide.
Location: Burlington, Mississauga, London, Ottawa
Workplace: Onsite
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Direct and oversee archaeological assessments requirements aligned with the Ontario Heritage Act & Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM), including advanced field strategies, excavation design, mitigation planning, and regulatory reporting.
  • •Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Indigenous Nations and community partners, advancing respectful collaboration.
  • •Provide expert guidance to clients on archaeological processes and constraints, Indigenous engagement, permitting, and risk management.
  • •Support business development: lead technical approaches, contribute to proposals, and cultivate strong client relationships.
  • •Independently deliver quality work in a deadline-driven environment including decision making on highly complex issues.

Key Requirements

  • •Professional or research license to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Ontario in good standing with the MCM.
  • •Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related discipline.
  • •15+ years of archaeological experience with demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-phase field programs.
  • •Deep understanding of CRM business, permitting pathways, Indigenous engagement practices, and heritage stewardship.
  • •Expert understanding of provincial and federal legislative frameworks (e.g., MCM, Parks Canada standards as well as the Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Aggregate Resources Act).
Experience:15+ yearsArchaeologyOntarioCRMHeritage
Education:Bachelor's in archaeology
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunication

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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