Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM•Vancouver, BC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re an experienced archaeologist with a passion for leadership and technical excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. At ERM, we don’t just conduct assessments—we help clients navigate complex cultural heritage challenges while preserving history for future generations. Join our global consulting team and lead projects that matter. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist, you’ll be at the forefront of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice in Vancouver or Smithers, BC or Whitehorse, YK. Your expertise will guide critical decisions, ensuring compliance and cultural preservation while driving business growth. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results. ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. ERM's diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. This 'boots to boardroom' approach allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. The team members are passionate about client service, working closely with clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. ERM recruits exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurtures them to even greater success as specialists, preparing consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to clients and providing opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
4+ years of professional experience in archaeology and cultural heritage.
Current permit holder in British Columbia.
Proven ability to lead field programs and complete research projects.
Strong communication, writing, and computer skills.
Travel will be required.
Valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
Permit holding in other provinces/territories.
Demonstrated business development experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Lead archaeological field programs under Heritage Inspection, Heritage Investigation, and Site Alteration Permits.
Oversee research, artifact analysis, and reporting for cultural heritage assessments.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies, representing ERM with professionalism and expertise.
Drive business development initiatives to expand ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services across Western Canada.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards.
Lead and manage archaeological field programs under applicable permits.
Conduct literature reviews, artifact analysis, and cataloguing.
Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables for clients.
Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
Represent ERM at meetings with provincial, territorial, and federal agencies.
Support growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice through technical excellence and client engagement.