Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Specialist
About the role
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.
Context
The archeologist will bring his contribution to the project in Ontario.
Missions/Main Duties
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.
Profile/Skills
Education: - 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;
Additional training in project management or heritage regulations would be an asset.
Years of Experience: 7 to 10 years of professional experience, ideally acquired on large-scale projects or in complex environments (linear, urban, or rail projects).
Technical Skills
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.
Personal Qualities
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.
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.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
About SYSTRA Canada
SYSTRA Canada, membre du groupe SYSTRA, est une firme d’ingénierie et de consultation, principalement dédiée au transport des personnes et des marchandises.
Notre offre de services est groupée en trois marchés.
- Transport : dédié principalement au marché canadien du transport de passagers.
- Matériel roulant : offre des solutions clé en main pour les voitures de passagers, les wagons et les locomotives.
- Intercités et ferroviaire lourd : fournit des solutions spécifiquement adaptées au rail classique, à la fois pour le transport de passagers et des ressources minières et de marchandises.
SYSTRA Canada est une firme innovante qui fournit des services de consultation, d’ingénierie et de gestion de projets dans tous les secteurs du transport, dont la voie et l’infrastructure, le matériel roulant, l’exploitation ferroviaire, la signalisation et les télécommunications, les études économiques et financières, la commercialisation, le domaine institutionnel et les services d’appoint.
SYSTRA Canada, part of the SYSTRA group, is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions for passengers or goods.
Our service offer is grouped into three markets.
- Transit: focusing on the Canadian passenger mobility market.
- Rolling Stock: offering turnkey solutions for passenger cars, wagons and locomotives.
- Intercity & Heavy Rail: providing our clients with specific conventional rail solutions for transportation of both passengers and freight/mining resources.
We deliver innovative consulting, engineering and project management services in all fields of transportation, including track and infrastructure, rolling stock, railway operations, signalling and telecommunications, economic and financial studies, marketing, institutional and management consulting, as well as support services.
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Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Specialist
About the role
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.
Context
The archeologist will bring his contribution to the project in Ontario.
Missions/Main Duties
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.
Profile/Skills
Education: - 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;
Additional training in project management or heritage regulations would be an asset.
Years of Experience: 7 to 10 years of professional experience, ideally acquired on large-scale projects or in complex environments (linear, urban, or rail projects).
Technical Skills
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.
Personal Qualities
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.
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.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
About SYSTRA Canada
SYSTRA Canada, membre du groupe SYSTRA, est une firme d’ingénierie et de consultation, principalement dédiée au transport des personnes et des marchandises.
Notre offre de services est groupée en trois marchés.
- Transport : dédié principalement au marché canadien du transport de passagers.
- Matériel roulant : offre des solutions clé en main pour les voitures de passagers, les wagons et les locomotives.
- Intercités et ferroviaire lourd : fournit des solutions spécifiquement adaptées au rail classique, à la fois pour le transport de passagers et des ressources minières et de marchandises.
SYSTRA Canada est une firme innovante qui fournit des services de consultation, d’ingénierie et de gestion de projets dans tous les secteurs du transport, dont la voie et l’infrastructure, le matériel roulant, l’exploitation ferroviaire, la signalisation et les télécommunications, les études économiques et financières, la commercialisation, le domaine institutionnel et les services d’appoint.
SYSTRA Canada, part of the SYSTRA group, is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions for passengers or goods.
Our service offer is grouped into three markets.
- Transit: focusing on the Canadian passenger mobility market.
- Rolling Stock: offering turnkey solutions for passenger cars, wagons and locomotives.
- Intercity & Heavy Rail: providing our clients with specific conventional rail solutions for transportation of both passengers and freight/mining resources.
We deliver innovative consulting, engineering and project management services in all fields of transportation, including track and infrastructure, rolling stock, railway operations, signalling and telecommunications, economic and financial studies, marketing, institutional and management consulting, as well as support services.