Archaeologist (Permit Holder) - Calgary or Edmonton

WSP CanadaEdmonton, Alberta, Canada

22 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity :

WSP has a new and exciting opportunity for a full-time Permit Holding Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in Alberta. The successful candidate will assist in the growth of the archaeology business in the Prairies North Region and will gain valuable and diverse work experience as part of our regional team. You will also have the ability to work on multidisciplinary projects that provide opportunities for learning and personal growth.

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 :

As a permit holding archaeologist, your responsibilities will include :

Conducting and leading archaeological field programs including survey, excavation and monitoring

Analyzing data and preparing technical reports for clients and regulators

Completing projects successfully, on time and on budget, while meeting regulatory requirements

Liaising with the Historic Resources Management Branch, clients, landowners, and Indigenous communities

Supervising junior staff and Indigenous workers where appropriate

Develop and contribute to project proposals and budgets;

Participating in WSP's Health & Safety program

Demonstrating a "Safety First" focus and acting as a role model to other staff

Complying with WSP's Fit for Duty policy

What you'll bring to WSP :

Graduate degree in Archaeology or related degree with equivalent cultural resource management experience

Ability to hold an archaeological research permit in Alberta or obtain permit holding status

Physically able and willing to perform fieldwork in a variety of remote and challenging conditions for variable durations

Highly organized and self-motivated with critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proven oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

An ability to contribute to a positive teamwork environment as well as work independently

Valid driver's license (Class 5)

Additional Skills that would be an asset :

Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating the full range of archaeological site types found in the Northern Plains and Boreal Forest culture regions

Familiarity with standard archaeological data collection equipment

Experience with remote sensing / geophysical data collection equipment

Familiarity with GIS applications

Experience living, working, or recreating in remote and / or rural areas

ATV / UTV and First Aid Certification

Other standard safety certifications

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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.