About this role
Policy Analyst (Archaeologist)Requisition ID: 46875 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Park Board Archaeologist participates on a team of planning, design, development and arts and culture professionals. They provide expert professional advice and direction in archaeological resource planning and management to Park Board staff including operations teams, partner groups such and other departments as needed. The Archaeologist is responsible for proposal writing, project management, field work, report writing, leading workshops, interacting with Park Board personnel, working with First Nations, and supervising/mentoring staff.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesArchaeological Oversight for Park Board Projects: Develops protocols, policies and administrative procedures. Reviews and comments on technical plans and studies from an archaeological perspective. Applies for required permits on behalf of the Park Board, conducts field assessments, and completes required reporting and analysis. Recommends changes to proposed Park Board projects to ensure consistency with current and evolving statutory and scientific environments. Recommends project specifications and required level of effort for assessment of impacts and protection and conservation of archaeological resources in Vancouver parks. Audits work, including conducting field inspections, assessing areas and excavations of sites, especially at the commencement of Park Board projects or in the event of chance finds. For any Park Board projects, if necessary, investigates any reported contraventions of the permit requirements, and provincial legislated and policy standards and other sensitive issues, and provides expert advice, testimony and recommendations to relevant authorities when needed. Determines the scope of mitigative or compensatory archaeological work. In the event of human remains being found on a Park Board project, provides guidance and support to policing authorities and the Coroners Service and consults with First Nations and/or other parties to determine disposition of remains. Where appropriate, evaluates independent contract archaeologists performance on Park Board related projects.Development of Archaeological Policies, Procedures and Protocols: Develops and implements new operational policies, procedures, guidelines and technical standards that support cultural resource management objectives. Develops and manages projects on unique cultural resource initiatives or priorities, including training and educational modules.Communication Prepares and delivers reports and presentations for senior management, the elected Park Board and others. Consults with First Nations to determine the nature of aboriginal rights and potential infringements resulting from proposed archaeological studies or archaeological site alterations and negotiates accommodations for potential infringements. Consults and communicates with Park Board staff and other City offices and departments. Responds external enquiries/concerns relating to archaeological aspects of park plans or project development. Reviews any provincial or other regulatory initiatives to provide advice on their implications, if