Type:  Full-Time , Permanent

Reports to:  Senior Archaeologist & Manager

Department:  Archaeology 

Location:  North Vancouver

About Inlailawatash

Established by Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Inlailawatash is an innovative and growing First Nations owned company providing a range of natural and cultural resource services. Comprising Vegetation Management, Forestry, Ecosystem services, Archaeology, GIS, Fisheries and Indigenous community support. Inlailawatash prioritizes respect for Indigenous and environmental values throughout its business.

Visit www.inlailawatash.ca for more details.

Job Summary 

We are seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Archaeology Project Manager to oversee Archaeological Overview Assessments (AOAs) and Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIAs). Working alongside Permit Holders and Project Managers, you will handle client relationships, manage project budgets, deliver technical reporting on schedule, and mentor junior staff.

This role is ideal for a purpose-driven professional looking to make a real-world impact and grow a long-term career with the Inlailawatash team.

Key Responsibilities 

Project & Budget Management

• Project Execution: Coordinate, manage, and execute assigned projects under the direction of the Senior Archaeologist & Manager.
• Portfolio Ownership: Manage a selected portfolio of small-scale to complex ILP projects, guiding the team and providing constructive feedback.
• Financial Tracking: Partner with the Archaeology Coordinator to track project budgets, compile cost estimates, and review invoices.

Fieldwork & Regulatory Operations

• Logistics: Coordinate and carefully plan field crew logistics and upcoming fieldwork activities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Produce heritage permit applications for submission to the Archaeology Branch (S.12.2 and S.12.4) and First Nations under the BC Heritage Conservation Act. 

Research & Reporting

• Technical Writing: Lead background research and author high-quality, rigorous reports for various archaeological and heritage-related projects.
• Analysis: Actively participate in laboratory and mapping analyses. 
• System: Updating and uploading files into the Archaeology Branch System (APTS)
• Review: Leading literature research relating to proposed development areas via RAAD (Remote Access to Archaeological Data) and PARL 
  (Provincial Archaeological Report Library)

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Team Growth: Delegate specific tasks to staff and mentor junior team members.
• Admin Support: Assist senior management with administrative tasks and day-to-day communication.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Support and effectively respond to interdepartmental and external communications (clients, regulatory bodies, and Indigenous communities). 

Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Qualifications & Skills 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in cultural resource management (CRM), with proven project coordination or management experience.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the BC Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) and First Nations cultural heritage policies.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, digital data collection tools, and mapping workflows (GIS experience is a strong asset).
• Licence: A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Certificates: Occupational First Aid Level 1

Core Competencies:

• Indigenous Cultural Awareness & Respect
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Communication
• Professional Excellence & Work Ethics
• Safety & Risk Awareness
• Accountability & Reliability
• Environmental Responsibility & Cultural Stewardship
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

Working Conditions: 

• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and evolving timelines.
• Sustained attention to detail when working with sensitive employee data, system configurations, and policy documentation.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking to address system issues, workflow design challenges, and operational improvements.
• Ability to work effectively under moderate time pressures during key project phases such as system testing, deployment, and implementation milestones.
• Professional judgment and diplomacy when supporting change management initiatives and responding to employee or manager inquiries related to organizational changes Environmental Responsibility & Cultural Stewardship.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift as projects progress.
• Frequent collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors, requiring strong communication skills and ability to facilitate discussions.

• Ability to maintain focus, manage competing priorities, and work constructively in a change-driven environment.

   

What We Offer

• Healthy Work Environment: A supportive, collaborative team focused on professional growth and succession planning. Federal, Provincial, and Indigenous commemorative and awareness days.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental benefits package. 
• Retirement Security: Group Pension Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with a predictable schedule (overtime as required for project demands). Hybrid Work Environment. Banked Time. Competitive Vacation Package.

Working Hours: 40-hour per week, overtime as required.

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible, willing to wait for the right candidate.

Compensation: $40.61 - $45.10/h CAD. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus, Extended Health Benefits & Pension Plan.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your technical expertise to a company that raises the bar for ethical archaeology, we want to hear from you!

Please apply with your cover letter and resume.

• Subject Line Format: Archaeology PM - [Your Last Name], [Your First Name]
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Inlailawatash is deeply committed to diversity and reconciliation; applicants of Indigenous ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply.

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