Senior Technical Manager, Archaeology

Overview

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want purpose, growth, opportunity. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

You’re invited to take on a leadership role as Senior Technical Manager with WSP’s Ontario Archaeology team — where your expertise will help shape meaningful projects across the province.

Your Impact

As a Senior Technical Manager on the WSP E&I Canada Limited Archaeology Team you will:

• Lead all aspects of archaeological assessment requirements aligned with the Ontario Heritage Act, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) policy and regulations, other provincial and federal regulations and policies.
• Research, prepare, and submit proposals and reports for a wide range of archaeological projects.
• In the role of Project Manager or Project Director, oversee project scope, budgets, schedules and quality, lead client and stakeholder communications, and delegate to and support staff.
• Provide visible leadership by promoting health, safety and security in your projects and teams.
• Provide senior technical oversight and review of technical reports to meet MCM and WSP quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Field Operations Lead to arrange internal resources and logistics for your projects.
• Mentor archaeological staff.
• Support business development activities.
• Interact with senior leadership, clients, regulators and members of Indigenous Nations and communities.
• Analyze and interpret archaeological data.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Professional license to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Ontario in good standing with the MCM.
• 18+ years of experience in consulting archaeology in Ontario.
• Broad expertise in both the practice and the business aspects of consulting archaeology.
• Expert knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of current Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists issued by the MCM and associated Technical Bulletins.
• Capable of independently delivering quality work in a deadline-driven environment including making decisions on highly complex issues.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring employees.
• Able to anticipate business needs, secure required resources and lead initiatives to implement changes in the organization when required.
• Able to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in providing quality control of client deliverables and providing constructive feedback to staff regarding how to improve deliverables in future.
• Experience designing scope and budget for archaeological projects of all sizes and complexities.
• Strong understanding of project financial management.
• Able to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license with satisfactory driving record, per the WSP's driving policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Ontario historical period and/or Indigenous material culture.
• Understanding of requirements for archaeology on federal lands
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP).

Compensation

• BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $132,700 – $175,800
• MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
• Atlantic Provinces & QC: $119,900 – $159,200

Disclosure

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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Why Choose WSP

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s 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

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

About Us

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.

At WSP:

• 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.

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