Archaeology Field Technician I

WSP
Mississauga, Burlington, Ottawa, London
Workplace: OnsiteFull time25.07+ hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Safety focus","Work ethic","Interpersonal skills"]

Join the archaeology team for the 2026 field season across Southwestern Ontario. You’ll complete supervised fieldwork including Stage 2 surveys (field walking and test pitting), Stage 3 site-specific assessments, and Stage 4 mitigations. The role emphasizes safety, ethical conduct, and teamwork while working outdoors in varied conditions. You may also support out-of-town projects and assist field supervisors and other field technicians as needed.

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Archaeology Field Technician I

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Job Summary

Join the archaeology team for the 2026 field season across Southwestern Ontario. You’ll complete supervised fieldwork including Stage 2 surveys (field walking and test pitting), Stage 3 site-specific assessments, and Stage 4 mitigations. The role emphasizes safety, ethical conduct, and teamwork while working outdoors in varied conditions. You may also support out-of-town projects and assist field supervisors and other field technicians as needed.
Location: Mississauga, Burlington, Ottawa, London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Complete archaeological fieldwork under supervision, including Stage 2 surveys, Stage 3 site-specific assessments, and Stage 4 mitigations.
  • •Support Field Supervisors and provide assistance where needed.
  • •Participate in a team environment supporting other field technicians and assisting with field activities as required.
  • •Maintain ethical and professional behavior with a “Safety First” focus.
  • •Work outdoors in varied weather and ground conditions, including out-of-town projects as required.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 25.07 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Ability to work daily at field sites and enjoy team-based fieldwork.
  • •Physically demanding work ability (e.g., hand shoveling, troweling, screening soil), lift up to 40 lbs, and work outdoors long days in rough terrain and harsh elements.
  • •Good interpersonal and communication skills to share information and concerns with Field Supervisors.
  • •Valid Ontario driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and reliable transportation to and from designated project sites or office meet spots.
  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field is considered an asset.
Education:
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkSafety focusWork ethicInterpersonal skills
Licenses:Ontario driver’s license

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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