Group Manager, Archaeology - Vancouver Island

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently expanding and growing their Archaeology business and are seeking a Group Manager as part of our exciting new structure! This role will lead our Vancouver Island Archaeology team, part of the Archaeology and GIS business in BC and Yukon. Reporting to the Director of Archaeology & GIS, this is a dual role where you will provide both leadership of a 15+-person team and senior level technical and project management expertise to support a variety of projects that range in type, size and complexity.

You will join a growing team of archaeologists, based on Vancouver Island of BC, with the successful candidate ideally located in either the Nanaimo or Victoria office. As Group Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering our strategic objectives and continue to build and grow our ecology related services.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues.
• Demonstrate a non-wavering commitment to health and safety.
• You will support project managers and take on team lead responsibilities including:
  • Review of cost estimates and other client deliverables within your assigned delegation of authority (DOA).
  • Supporting employees to prioritize and organize their work to meet utilization targets and project commitments.
  • Supporting employees with career development and performance, including team mentorship.
• Participate in human resources activities throughout the year, including annual performance and salary reviews, hiring and recruitment processes, and employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Working with the Archaeology & GIS Director and EcoEIA Vice President, support the financial success of the team by monitoring financial results and working to implement changes or improvements to achieve desired financial results.
• Communicate company policies and mandates as provided by leadership or elsewhere to the Archaeology team and oversee their application if necessary.
• Foster collaboration across the Archaeology team and other WSP Business Lines.
• Inspire team commitment to our WSP Guiding Principles and Vision.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Archaeology team project managers.
• Participate in business development activities to support growth of the Archaeology team and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead monthly group meetings for the Archaeology team.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology with at least 10 years of relevant consulting experience.
• 10 years of experience or more in a consulting environment with a focus on archaeology projects.
• Registered Professional Consulting Archaeologist in good standing.
• Field Director and Permit Holder status in at least one BC Culture Area.
• You are a self-motivated leader with excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• A proven track record of successful business development, and of fostering client relationships
• Strong demonstration of health and safety leadership.
• Commitment to technical excellence and ability to write proposals and technical reports.
• Strategic and business planning experience,
• Financial, forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate positive relationships with Indigenous groups.
• Adaptability and flexibility to prioritize and manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change and the ability to build partnerships across disciplines and areas of expertise.

Salary range (in British Columbia) $ 110,600 - $152,100

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geopgraphic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
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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.

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