At a Glance
- Tasks: Support archaeological surveys and excavations across Southwestern Ontario during the 2026 field season.
- Company: Join WSP, a leader in environmental consulting with a focus on archaeology.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, work outdoors, and develop your skills in a dynamic team.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel and work in diverse locations across Ontario.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by uncovering history while enjoying varied outdoor adventures.
- Qualifications: Must have archaeological field experience and be physically ready for outdoor work.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 $ per year.
Support archaeological surveys and excavations with WSP across Southwestern Ontario during the seasonal 2026 field season. Work outdoors across varied sites and conditions.
As an Archaeology Field Technician II, you will contribute to Stage 2 surveys, Stage 3 assessments, and Stage 4 mitigations.
The position is based from WSP offices in Burlington, Mississauga, London, or Richmond Hill.
You will maintain field notes, support surveying and grid setup, and assist Field Supervisors across Ontario projects.
This seasonal assignment requires archaeological field experience, physical readiness, and dependable communication in team settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete Stage 2 archaeological surveys under Field Supervisor direction
- Support Stage 3 assessments and Stage 4 mitigations
- Maintain detailed field notes and surveying grid setup
- Assist Field Supervisors and other field technicians
- Work outdoors safely across varied weather and ground conditions
Requirements
- At least three Ontario archaeological field seasons
- Experience with shovel testing and test unit excavation
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks
- Valid Ontario driver's license and clean driver's abstract
- Ability to travel for out-of-town projects and hotel stays
Bring archaeological fieldwork, artifact knowledge, and safe site practices to WSP's 2026 Ontario field season.
Archaeology Field Technician – Ontario in Mississauga employer: WSP Global Inc.
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