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Archaeological Field DirectorWSP Canada • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Archaeological Field Director

Archaeological Field Director

WSP Canada • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
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

Build the Future with Us

The Opportunity

Lead meaningful archaeological work that shapes how communities grow and evolve across Ontario. As an Archaeological Field Director, you will guide field programs, mentor teams, and contribute to culturally significant projects while ensuring regulatory excellence. Based in Whitby, the GTA, Burlington, Mississauga, or Ottawa, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both heritage preservation and responsible development.

Your Impact
  • Lead archaeological field programs including surveys, excavations, and data collection with a strong focus on quality and compliance
  • Inspire and motivate field teams to deliver efficient, high-quality results in fast-paced environments
  • Conduct in-field identification of Indigenous and Euro-Canadian artifacts to support accurate interpretation
  • Mentor and develop field technicians, strengthening team capability and engagement
  • Support technical reporting and contribute to proposals that help secure impactful projects
  • Champion health and safety by embedding best practices into all field activities
  • Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to achieve project objectives
  • Contribute to preserving cultural heritage while enabling sustainable infrastructure development

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Degree in Archaeology or a related discipline
  • Valid Professional Archaeological License (Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism) in good standing
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario's Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists
  • Experience leading archaeological fieldwork as a Field Director or similar supervisory role
  • Proficiency in digital field tools such as Field Maps, Collector, or ArcGIS
  • High attention to detail in field documentation and health & safety reporting
  • Experience supporting or engaging with Indigenous communities
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel, including extended field assignments

Why Choose WSP?

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 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.
#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $35.70 - $47.30
MB & ON: $32.60 - $44.90
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $32.30 - $42.90

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.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Help protect Ontario's cultural heritage while shaping the future of communities and infrastructure.

Apply today and bring your expertise to projects that truly matter.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here .
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