Senior Archaeologist

AECOM is seeking an energetic passionate selfmotivated Senior Archaeologist and Indigenous Relations Specialist(s) to join our team in BC. One or more roles may be filled from this recruitment process.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading planning and running archaeological field programs including consultation with Indigenous communities with respect to archaeological projects located on Treaty Lands Traditional Territories Reserve Lands Crown Lands or privately owned lands
• Leading the growth of our archaeological portfolios through the development of project proposals and other business development activities
• Writing technical archaeological assessment reports
• Assisting with the management of project budgets and schedules internal and external document control and project records
• Evaluating the effectiveness of archaeological programs and services
• Consulting with Indigenous Peoples and communities in B.C. on archaeology projects including but not limited to developing consultation plans identifying potential adverse effects of archaeology projects on Indigenous interests and identifying mitigation and  accommodation measures
• Working with multidisciplinary teams and project managers to develop archaeological and Indigenous consultation strategies supporting environmental assessments community engagement plans and infrastructure development projects
• Leading planning and participating in Indigenous relations engagement activities including site tours / visits advisory committees community meetings and public open houses
• Managing relationships with clients and Indigenous communities

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree and/or technical diploma in archaeology
• 6 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to hold a permit to complete archaeological assessments in one or more B.C. Culture Areas
• Experience with Indigenous consultation and engagement in B.C.
• Must possess a valid class 5 drivers licence

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience
• Existing relationships with Indigenous communities in B.C. with an understanding of regional and community characteristics
• Acknowledge of the unique historical contemporary cultural and traditional characteristics of Indigenous communities in B.C. including of the socioeconomic relationships they have with the land and their unique knowledge of the natural environment.
• Experience working on large infrastructure projects in B.C.; existing relationships with entities such as B.C. Hydro TranBC TransLink BCTransit and others are a strong advantage
• Experience coordinating with socioeconomic land resource use studies and Indigenous Knowledge studies
• Experience in business and client development to win archaeological projects
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and remotely if required

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global wellbeing program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime