Archaeologist jobs in Canada

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As an Archaeologist, your days will be dynamic and engaging, combining fieldwork, research, and collaboration. You’ll start by reviewing project scopes and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with cultural resource regulations. You will be coordinating archaeological assessments, preparing technical reports, and contributing to environmental impact assessments. You’ll mentor junior staff, provide quality assurance on fieldwork and documentation, and engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and Indigenous communities to support responsible project planning. Your expertise will play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage while facilitating infrastructure and development projects across Canada.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct and lead a team to complete cultural resource surveys, archaeological excavations, and site evaluations.
• Oversee and conduct background research, site record reviews, and archaeological assessments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and territorial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and relevant heritage conservation acts.
• Prepare and review technical reports, including cultural resource management plans, environmental impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee artifact collection, cataloging, and curation in accordance with industry best practices.
• Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to junior archaeologists and field technicians.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and Indigenous communities to address cultural resource concerns.
• Develop and implement research designs and methodologies for field investigations.
• Analyze and interpret archaeological data using GIS, remote sensing, and other analytical tools.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop proposals and project budgets to support business development initiatives.
• Present findings at professional conferences, client meetings, and public outreach events.
• Ensure safety protocols and best practices are followed during field operations.
• Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory updates in cultural resource management.
• Lead technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team.
• Manage projects including technical work delivery, budget, schedule, and communications.
• Build and maintain internal and external client relationships, and work with the senior leadership team to help drive the business plan.
• Some travel and overtime may be required.

What You'll Need:

• Post graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Professional archaeological licence in Ontario.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cultural resource management.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, provincial, and territorial cultural resource laws and regulations.
• Experience leading field teams and managing large-scale archaeological projects.
• Strong technical writing skills, with a proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Proficiency in GIS, GPS mapping, and other relevant analytical tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, agencies, and Indigenous communities, and experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in varying environmental conditions, sometimes for extended periods.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously as well as all aspects of project development and delivery (i.e., proposal through to deliverables, including time and budget management).
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence is required.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

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Notice: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.