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WSP USA Senior Archaeologist in Fort St. John, British Columbia
WSP has a new and exciting opportunity for an Archaeologist to join our Heritage team in our Fort St. John, BC location.
You will gain valuable and diverse work experience as part of our large regional heritage team and will have opportunities to work on multidisciplinary projects that will contribute to your professional development.
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 an Archaeologist, your responsibilities will include:
Leading archaeological field programs while maintaining compliance with Heritage Conservation Act permits;
Working in a variety of environments, such as all-weather conditions, rugged and semi-remote locations, and overnight accommodations in a camp or hotel setting;
Participating in Indigenous community relationship-building by working closely with community members in the field in a respectful and collaborative manner;
Undertaking analysis and preparing sections of technical reports and site forms;
Supervising junior staff and Indigenous workers where appropriate;
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 ...
An undergraduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology with relevant cultural resource management experience
Experience identifying, recording, and evaluating the full range of archaeological site
An aptitude for working collaboratively with Indigenous communities
Proficiency with standard data collection equipment including GPS and hand-held tablets
Proven oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
An ability to contribute to a positive teamwork environment as well as to work independently
Solid MS Office skills
Valid driver’s license (Class 5)
ATV/UTV and First Aid Certification would be considered an asset
Your benefits at WSP will include:
Competitive remuneration packages;
Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects;
Opportunity to work with a diverse team of experienced archaeologists with a variety of specialities;
On the job training, mentoring and coaching;
Career development planning tailored to help you reach your goals;
A dedicated Indigenous relations team that actively promotes relationships with Indigenous groups and businesses;
Project support from a large in-house multidisciplinary team and from dedicated support staff;
National project opportunities;
Professional development through professional membership reimbursement, participation in practice area networks, and innovation funding to support new approaches to archaeology.
Compensation
Expected Salary (British Columbia): $69,600 - $95,800
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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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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. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)
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