Apply By: Monday, December 14, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Archaeology Review Officer (Continuous Posting)
Job ID:
234170
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
Division:
Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage Division
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
4 Permanent
Job code:
12108 - Community Planner 5
Salary:
$1,648.02 - $2,144.77 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Protect Ontario's Past. Shape Ontario's Future
Ontario's archaeological heritage is a
non renewable resource, and protecting it is essential to the government's broader commitment to
safeguard what matters most to Ontarians - our people, our communities, and our shared history.As part of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism's mandate to
protect Ontario's heritage, we are seeking committed Archaeology Review Officers to help ensure that the province's cultural heritage resources are conserved as Ontario continues to grow.
This is a
continuous posting for ongoing recruitment.
Only one application per Job ID is required.
Learn more about the
Archaeology Review Officer! About the job
In this role, you will:
• Review, analyze, and evaluate archaeological reports and development proposals to ensure alignment with provincial heritage protection standards
• Assess archaeological licence compliance, monitor reporting, and provide technical guidance to licensed archaeologists
• Offer professional advice and authoritative recommendations to archaeologists, planners, consultants, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and ministry stakeholders
• Identify and assess archaeological resource concerns, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
• Facilitate resolution of complex or sensitive issues, balancing heritage considerations with development needs
• Contribute to the development and refinement of provincial programs, guidelines, and standards for archaeological and heritage conservation
• Support initiatives such as Provincial Heritage Organization (PHO) and Heritage Operational Development Grant (HODG) programs, Doors Open Ontario, and collaborations with the Ontario Heritage Trust
Note: Occasional travel within Ontario is required.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must hold a valid Professional or Applied Research class Ontario archaeological licence.
Archaeology expertise:
• You have knowledge of land archaeology and cultural heritage resource conservation and management theories, principles, practices and techniques.
• You can apply archaeology theories, principles, best practices and licensing processes to provide expertise in the preparation of licence reports.
• You have experience in Ontario's archaeological consulting industry and knowledge of provincial archaeological licensing and review processes.
• You understand the needs and process of research and avocational archaeology to provide technical advice and consultation to key stakeholders.
Evaluative and analytical skills:
• You have knowledge of Ontario's archaeological history in order to critically review archaeological assessment and mitigation work.
• You can interpret and apply Ontario's land archaeological records, the Ontario Heritage Act, related legislation (i.e. the 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists).
Communication and presentation skills:
• You can develop presentations for clients, stakeholders and senior managers.
• You can prepare archaeological reports, research publications, and provide technical input on ministry Cabinet submissions.
• You can deliver training and explain complex analysis and research to a wide audience.
Negotiation and mediation skills:
• You can facilitate consensus building and resolve compliance issues.
• You can plan and complete formal negotiation sessions using knowledge of negotiation and mediation theory and processes.
Legislative knowledge:
• You have knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act and related legislation that provide the legislative framework for the conservation of Ontario's heritage resources.
Computer proficiency:
• You have knowledge of information and record management systems and practices (e.g., PastPort, SharePoint).
• You are proficient using spreadsheet, presentation, word processing and database software to create customized reports, letters, statistical displays and spreadsheets.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional information:
Apply by:
Monday, December 14, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 4 English Permanent, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3-A
Category:
Architecture and Archaeology
Posted on:
Monday, September 14, 2026
Note:
How to apply:
- You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips
and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the
Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.
Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for
this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
Send application to:
Please submit your application though the MS forms
linked above in the header section of the job ad or copy and paste the link below
https://forms.office.com/r/qZQq40HfpM
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
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