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Personal Qualities:
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Context:
The archeologist will bring his contribution to the ALTO project.The ALTO project is a major infrastructure initiative in Canadian history, aimed at developing over 1,000 km of new passenger rail service between major urban centers, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.
Missions/Main Duties:- 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.
- Draft and validate technical reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to deadlines.
- 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.
Education: Master’s or PhD in Archaeology, or an equivalent recognized qualification. Additional training in project management or heritage regulations would be an asset.
Years of Experience: 5 to 10 years of professional experience, ideally acquired on large-scale projects or in complex environments (linear, urban, or rail projects).
Technical Skills:
- 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.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English.*
- Requirement for bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, including both French-speaking and English-speaking organizations. Bilingualism is therefore essential to build strong relationships with clients, understand their specific needs, and communicate effectively in their preferred language.
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.
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