Archaeology Lab Coordinator

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We have a new opportunity for you to join the WSP Ontario Archaeology team as the GTA Ontario Archaeology Lab Coordinator, in one of our labs (Burlington, Mississauga, London) to coordinate and manage Ontario's WSP archaeology labs.

Why WSP E&I Canada Limited?

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.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

As the GTA Ontario Archaeology Lab Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
The development and management of integrated cultural resource management across WSP Ontario archaeology labs.
Development and management of artifact catalogue templates according to standardized processes.
Development and management of lab processes, such as washing, sorting, analysis and storage.
Management, organization, and proper safe storage of project materials, across WSP Ontario archaeology labs (with a main focus on our Mississauga and Burlington labs) in line with Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) expectations.
Directing employees in completing lab tasks and analysis.
Leading the transportation, organization, and storage of artifacts and data collected in the field.
Where applicable, aid in the analysis and documentation of artifacts per the MCM Standards and Guidelines and Parks Canada guidance.
Where applicable, aid in the analysis of artifact assemblages, including research on artifacts, manufacturing dates, and maker's mark.
Artifact analysis quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).
Assisting with all aspects of archaeological assessment requirements aligned with the Ontario Heritage Act and MCM policies for archaeology on federal lands.
Researching, preparing, and submitting proposals and reports for a variety of archaeological projects, as applicable.
Performing project management tasks, which may include: overseeing project scope, budgets, schedules, and quality; leading client and stakeholder communications; and delegating to and mentoring support staff, as applicable.
Providing visible leadership by promoting health and safety in your projects and teams.
Work collaboratively with the team and Team Leads to arrange internal resources and logistics for the Ontario Labs.
Support business development activities.
Interact with clients, government personnel, and members of Indigenous Nations and communities.

What you'll bring to WSP E&I Canada Limited:

Experience following requirements and standards of various curation facilities.
Knowledge of Ontario historical period and/or Indigenous material culture.
5+ years of experience in collection management.
Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Museum Studies or related field, with a focus on archaeology.
Detailed working knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of current Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists issued by the MCM and associated Technical Bulletins.
Detailed working knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of archaeological policies and protocols
Capable of delivering quality work in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.
Able to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance.
A valid Canadian driver's license with satisfactory driving record, per the WSP's driving policy
Expert knowledge of Ontario historical period material culture.
Knowledge of Ontario pre-contact period material culture.
Professional or Research License to conduct archaeological fieldwork in good standing from the MCM.

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.

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About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.