Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Specialist

SYSTRA • Toronto, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

SYSTRA Canada, part of the international SYSTRA group, is a consulting and engineering firm specializing in transport infrastructure solutions. The company focuses on projects such as feasibility studies for new railway lines, increasing existing infrastructure capacity, and railway privatization. This role is for an archeologist to contribute to a project in Ontario, leading cultural heritage and archaeological assessments.

Requirements

• A bachelor or advanced degree from a recognized university in a field of study related to historical and architectural aspects of Built Heritage Resources and Cultural Heritage Landscapes or Archaeology.
• 7 to 10 years of professional experience, ideally acquired on large-scale projects or in complex environments (linear, urban, or rail projects).
• Experience with similar projects in the Province of Ontario.
• Proficiency in preventive archaeological excavation, diagnostic, and evaluation methods.
• Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to archaeological work and heritage management.
• Ability to write high-quality study reports and to synthesize scientific data.
• Proficiency in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools and archaeological databases.
• Experience managing archaeological sites in constrained environments.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with various technical profiles.
• Independence, thoroughness, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and scientific outreach abilities.
• Adaptability, responsiveness, and ability to work in changing contexts or under tight deadlines.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to solving complex problems.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in project management or heritage regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leads cultural heritage and archaeological assessments along the corridor.
• Review of previously completed investigations and reporting.
• Identify data gaps and commitments.
• Development of the Investigations scope and schedule related to their specialty.
• Lead the subject matter team tasked to complete DD&I work and reporting.
• Coordinates Stage 1–4 archaeological work.
• Coordinates cultural heritage assessments.
• Develops an archaeological EMP.
• Interfaces with regulators and Indigenous communities on heritage and archaeology matters.
• Integrates mitigation measures into project design and construction planning.
• Confirmation that requirements and commitments are executed.
• Conduct, coordinate, and supervise archaeological potential assessments as part of impact studies for major linear infrastructure projects (such as intercity passenger transport, freight transport, tramways, etc.).
• Oversee diagnostics, surveys, and preventive excavations, in collaboration with technical partners and regulatory authorities.
• Advise project teams on heritage issues and propose measures for the mitigation or enhancement of archaeological heritage.
• Participate in project meetings and represent the archaeological discipline to various stakeholders (project owners, government agencies, local authorities).
• Organize and lead communication and awareness initiatives about archaeological findings for the public and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with First Nations as part of archaeological studies.

Benefits

• SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees