Peter Ross Email & Phone Number

Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada

I design, manage, and execute archaeological applications, assessments, workplans, protocols, and reports to ensure client initiatives comply with relevant heritage legislation in British Columbia. I also liaise with Indigenous communities in support of participation and collaboration, and supervise, train and mentor junior staff on assessment, monitoring, and inspection projects.

Adelaide, Australia

I was employed throughout South Australia working closely with Traditional Owners in Indigenous and historical archaeological site survey, sub-surface testing, excavation, and monitoring; conducting detailed site recording, analysis, and interpretation; and authoring and contributing to cultural heritage assessments and cultural heritage management plans.

Adelaide, Australia

I investigated archaeological feature preservation and visibility in submerged areas of Western Australia’s Dampier Archipelago, inundated by rising sea-levels since the end of the Last Glacial Maximum. My research merged local coastal environmental assessments with satellite data transformations and change detection analyses of tropical cyclones as recurring storm systems that impact archaeological preservation and contextual integrity. Topographic and bathymetric airborne LiDAR prospection… Show more I investigated archaeological feature preservation and visibility in submerged areas of Western Australia’s Dampier Archipelago, inundated by rising sea-levels since the end of the Last Glacial Maximum. My research merged local coastal environmental assessments with satellite data transformations and change detection analyses of tropical cyclones as recurring storm systems that impact archaeological preservation and contextual integrity. Topographic and bathymetric airborne LiDAR prospection combined with an evaluation of dynamic coastal processes enabled the identification of new sites on land (shell mounds), the definition of new target areas for future underwater site prospection, and a basis for the critical evaluation of the status of existing and future discoveries of underwater archaeological finds. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

I was a field supervisor/principal investigator responsible for a crew undertaking Stage 2-4 archaeological investigations throughout Ontario. I directed field projects, and supervised and trained field technicians. I oversaw and participated in site excavation, artifact recovery, and data recording, and provided leadership to field crews by assigning tasks and monitoring the status of those assignments.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Assisted in the evaluation of the heritage value of archaeological sites, including evaluation of heritage value and developing mitigation measures aimed at conserving heritage value. This included assisting in developing overviews of archaeological resources on development properties, assessing the cultural heritage value of identified archaeological sites, and the mitigation of archaeological sites possessing a level of cultural heritage value or interest through avoidance and protection, or… Show more Assisted in the evaluation of the heritage value of archaeological sites, including evaluation of heritage value and developing mitigation measures aimed at conserving heritage value. This included assisting in developing overviews of archaeological resources on development properties, assessing the cultural heritage value of identified archaeological sites, and the mitigation of archaeological sites possessing a level of cultural heritage value or interest through avoidance and protection, or through excavation. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

In order to record forensic archaeological sites and assist in the dissemination of that information, my principal duties included recording (Digital Single-Lens Reflex photography), cataloguing (database), and storing Late Woodland (Iroquoian) archaeological ceramic artifacts from the Northeast Woodland Ceramic Artifact project.

August–December, 2014 | Ottawa, ONApril–August, 2014 | Mississauga, ONApril–December, 2013 | Mississauga, ONAs part of Wind, Solar, Residential, Infrastructure, and Oil & Gas development, I conducted Stage 2, 3 and 4 archaeological surveys and excavations, including excavation and documentation (plans and profiles) of cultural features; provided occasional supervision of archaeological field work; conducted archaeological assessments; and transported work crews to and from job… Show more August–December, 2014 | Ottawa, ONApril–August, 2014 | Mississauga, ONApril–December, 2013 | Mississauga, ONAs part of Wind, Solar, Residential, Infrastructure, and Oil & Gas development, I conducted Stage 2, 3 and 4 archaeological surveys and excavations, including excavation and documentation (plans and profiles) of cultural features; provided occasional supervision of archaeological field work; conducted archaeological assessments; and transported work crews to and from job sites. Show less

Fort St. John, Bc

As part of Transportation and Oil & Gas development, I was responsible for: archaeological field survey, assessment, test excavation and mitigative excavation; profile drawing, site mapping; driving 4x4 trucks transporting personnel, snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, and hauling utility trailers on radio-controlled resource roads in all weather conditions; conducting laboratory and office-based tasks such as winter sediment screening, proposal writing, background research, artefact analysis and… Show more As part of Transportation and Oil & Gas development, I was responsible for: archaeological field survey, assessment, test excavation and mitigative excavation; profile drawing, site mapping; driving 4x4 trucks transporting personnel, snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, and hauling utility trailers on radio-controlled resource roads in all weather conditions; conducting laboratory and office-based tasks such as winter sediment screening, proposal writing, background research, artefact analysis and cataloguing, site form preparation, and technical report writing. I was the supervisor for all Golder archaeological excavations in the Sub-Arctic/Boreal Forest culture area. Show less

Fort St. John, Bc

As part of Transportation, Oil & Gas, and Hydro-electric development, my responsibilities included: participating in fieldwork, research, and analysis; writing and editing reports and site forms; recording archaeological sites; liaising with clients and First Nations; driving 4x4 trucks transporting personnel, snowmobiles, and ATVs on radio-controlled resource roads in all weather conditions; and undertaking project planning and preparation.

Fort St. John, Bc

As part of Transportation, Oil & Gas, and Hydro-electric development, I was responsible for archaeological fieldwork, including: assisting in the identification and assessment of areas possessing archaeological potential; archaeological excavation; documentation of field assessments; testing, mapping, and flagging archaeological sites and winter test locations; post-field data management; and report writing.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

As part of Papua New Guinea’s first comprehensive cultural heritage management rescue excavation project, I directed archaeological team excavations at the PNG Liquified Natural Gas project. My duties included permit holding, identifying and excavating archaeological sites, training and supervising team members in fine-grained excavation methods, completing profile drawings, and writing site reports.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Archaeology

Master'S Degree, Maritime Archaeology, With High Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Archaeology

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Double Major In Communications And Political Science