Archaeologist

Job summary

Provide technical leadership and strategic advice on permitting and heritage resource scopes across project phases in Western Canada. Oversee archaeological team members and subcontractors, support client and regulatory engagement, and contribute to project planning and management.

Job details

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re helping our clients protect our world’s natural resources. As an Archaeologist on our Permitting and Planning Team, you will too. Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed—today and into tomorrow. Based out of one of our Western Canada offices (Calgary, Edmonton, or Burnaby), this role will be a full-time position. In this position, you’ll provide technical leadership and guidance to support permitting and oversee heritage resource scopes for all phases of various projects within Western Canada. As a recognized archaeology Permit Holder in Western Canada, the successful candidate will be integrated into our multidisciplinary project teams and will use their specialized in-depth knowledge to provide strategic advice to our clients and provide oversight and guidance to archaeological team members and subcontractors. Experience or interest in expanding your skillset into environmental planning and project management will add diversity to your career and broaden project opportunities. Bring your enthusiasm for learning and desire to conserve our natural resources, and we’ll help you grow! Here's what you'll need Master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, and/or equivalent experience to be a Permit Holder in British Columbia. A minimum of 10-12 years of experience completing archaeological assessments in Western Canada, preferably in a consulting environment. Current permit holding, or eligible for Permit Holder Status in one or more of the following provinces or territories British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, or Yukon. Experience engaging with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities. Strong technical writing skills and experience completing desktop assessments to determine permitting requirements and completing all aspects of archaeological and/or heritage (historic) resource impact assessments. Strong time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects and meet project deadlines. Experience in Project Management or planning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Positive attitude, self-motivated with strong initiative. A driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract for client meetings. Ideally, you'll also have Knowledge of British Columbia archaeology, reporting and regulatory requirements. Willingness to support other environmental disciplines as needed. Understanding of Heritage regulatory requirements regarding pipelines in Western Canada. Posted Salary Range Minimum 82,000.00 Posted Salary Range Upper 128,200.00 The base salary range for this position is $82,000.00 to $128,200.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

What you’ll do

Provide technical leadership and strategic advice on permitting and heritage resource scopes across project phases in Western Canada. Oversee archaeological team members and subcontractors, support client and regulatory engagement, and contribute to project planning and management.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, or equivalent experience to qualify as a Permit Holder, plus 10–12 years of archaeological assessment experience in Western Canada. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a relevant regional permit and have strong assessment, writing, project coordination, and engagement skills, along with a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Archaeological Assessment
• Heritage Resource Impact Assessment
• Permit Holding
• Permitting Requirements
• Technical Writing
• Project Management
• Environmental Planning
• Client Engagement
• Regulatory Agency Engagement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Indigenous Community Engagement
• Time Management
• Archaeological Reporting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Leadership

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

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