Archaeology Field Technician I

Job Description

Southwestern Ontario - 2025 Field Season with WSP

We are a global leader in the Earth and Infrastructure 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.

The Opportunity:

We have a new opportunity for you to join the WSP archaeology team (as an Archaeology Field Technician I) based out of our London, Burlington, Mississauga, Whitby, Ottawa and Thunder Bay Offices. As part of our Archaeology Team, you will be involved in various stages of archaeological fieldwork from Stage 2 surveys to Stage 4 excavations in Ontario. Note that this is a seasonal position for the 2025 field season, starting in Spring 2025 (as soon as weather allows).

We offer a competitive hourly rate that is above industry standards, ensuring our employees are well-rewarded for their exceptional contributions.

A day in the life:

As an Archaeological Field Technician I on the WSP team you will:

• Complete archaeological fieldwork under the supervision of an experienced Field Supervisor, including Stage 2 surveys (field walking and test pitting); Stage 3 site-specific assessments; and Stage 4 mitigations.
• Work outdoors in a wide variety of weather and ground conditions.
• Support Field Supervisors and provide assistance where needed.
• Participate in a team environment providing support to other field technicians and assisting with field activities as required.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical and professional behavior and demonstrate a “Safety First” focus and act as a role model to other staff.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Ability to work daily at field site locations. You enjoy fieldwork and like to work in a team environment!
• Willingness and ability to perform physical demanding and repetitive movement tasks: (e.g., hand shoveling, troweling, screening soil/earth), work outdoors for long days in rough terrain, harsh elements (hot & cold temperatures) and remote locations; must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate information, questions, concerns related to the site work to Field Supervisor in a professional and timely manner.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, or independently when required.
• Ability to travel and work on out-of-town projects (hotel stays), as required.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and clean drivers abstract. Reliable transportation to/from designated WSP E&I Canada Limited project site or office meet spot is essential.
• Knowledge of archaeological artifacts is considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field considered an asset.
• One (1) field season of archaeological experience in Ontario, including shovel testing and test unit excavation, considered an asset.

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.

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.

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.