Senior Project Archaeologist/Marine Archaeology Lead

Wood is currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Marine Archaeology Lead, for a full-time position in southwestern Ontario. 

Ideally this role will be based in either our Burlington, Richmond Hill, Cambridge or London, ON offices.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of experienced consulting archaeologists. This position will play a key role in growing and developing the Cultural Resource Group in Ontario, with a particular emphasis on Marine Archaeology.  The position involves mostly office and some field-based responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with all aspects of archaeological permitting and assessment requirements aligned with the Ontario Heritage Act and MHSTCI’s standards;
• Research, prepare, and submit proposals and reports for a variety of archaeological projects;
• Project management, including client and stakeholder communications, organizing and monitoring support staff;
• Preparation and review of reports to meet MHSTCI’s standards;
• Senior technical oversight/review;
• Work with and mentor archaeological staff within the department;
• Business development activities, including developing in-house marine archaeological capabilities; 
• Interacting with clients, government personnel and Indigenous Nations;
• Analysis of artifacts and interpretation of data;