City : Ottawa, ON

Category : Environment - Ecology & EIA

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

OTTAWA

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond.  We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

We have a new opportunity for an Associate Archaeologist I to join our Environmental Planning team in Ottawa, Ontario.   

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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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A day in the life:

As an Associate Archaeologist on our team you will:

• Assist with the implementation of archaeology projects with a major focus on data collection and processing and an introduction to or increasing role in analysis and interpretation in a professional cultural resource management setting
• Utilize field skills to supervise or assist with archaeological excavation and survey work in a variety of field conditions with occasional overnight stays during out-of-town projects
• Have an increasing role in artifact cataloguing and analysis
• Contribute to the preparation of reports through research and writing assigned sections
• Contribute to sections of proposals
• Maintain a high standard of ethical and professional behaviour to uphold Golder’s reputation and demonstrate a commitment to our Destination Culture
• Demonstrate a “Safety First” focus and act as a role model to other staff

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline from a recognized program
• 2-5 years archaeological work experience or related work experience
• At least 1 field season of experience supervising a field team of at least 4 people
• A valid archaeological license in Ontario (Research or Professional)
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience writing technical archaeological reports
• The ability and willingness to observe and practice good field methodology at a brisk pace and to work outdoors in variable terrain and weather conditions
• Knowledge of Ontario material culture and ability to identify artifacts in the field
• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists
• Experience working with Indigenous communities considered an asset