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2 months ago

Archaeology Field Technician I

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Job Summary

Join WSP’s archaeology team for the 2026 field season as an Archaeology Field Technician I. Conduct Stage 2–4 fieldwork under supervision, assist Field Supervisors, work in a team across multiple Ontario locations, and uphold safety and ethical standards while performing physically demanding outdoor tasks.

Location: Mississauga, Burlington, Ottawa, London

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

•Complete archaeological fieldwork at Stage 2–4, including field walking, test pitting, site-specific assessments, and mitigations, under supervision.
•Support Field Supervisors and assist with field activities as needed.
•Collaborate within a team and provide support to other field technicians while maintaining a high standard of professional conduct.
•Maintain a safety-first approach and adapt to a variety of weather and ground conditions.
•Travel to and work at multiple field sites, including out-of-town projects, and lift up to 40 lbs as required.

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 25.07 hourly

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field (asset)
•One field season of archaeological experience in Ontario (asset)
•Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (hand shoveling, troweling, screening soil)
•Willingness to travel and work on out-of-town projects (hotel stays)
•A valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation to/from project sites

Experience:ArchaeologyHeritageFieldwork

Education:Bachelor's in ArchaeologyUniversity/College (asset)

Skills:CommunicationTeamworkPhysical staminaSafety-consciousness

Languages:English

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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