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Archaeological Permit Holder

Archaeological Permit Holder: An application by an archaeologist to allow the Branch to evaluate their qualifications to hold permits within a specific culture area of the province. Application to be submitted directly to the Archaeology Branch.

Related Activities: Archaeological Field Director

Contents:

• Mandatory Authorizations
• Costs
• Eligibility Requirements
• Information Requirements
• Potential Additional Requirements
• Related Links
• Other Things you Should Know

About this Activity Guide

This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only.

Mandatory Authorizations

Authorization Name	Link to Authorization Guidance	Link to Application
Approved as a Permit Holder. Policy details the required qualifications.	Authorization Guidance	Apply Now

Costs

Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.

Cost Type	Cost Description	Cost	Link to Details
Application fee	Not applicable.	Not applicable.

Eligibility Requirements

Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.

Requirement	Description
Qualified Field Director	Qualified as a Field Director as per Bulletin 17 and demonstrated ability.
Senior Author on Final Report	Final Permit Report that has been accepted by the Archaeology Branch or the Oil and Gas Commission.

Information Requirements

Requirement	Description	Link to Details
Demonstration of Field Directorship	Letter from Archaeology Branch confirming qualifications as a Field Director on a previous project Reports which document that individual has acted as field director for previous assessments
Report Review and Approval by Regulators (Oil and Gas Commission and/or Archaeology Branch)	Acceptance letters confirm report authored by applicant was approved.

Potential Additional Requirements

Requirement	Description	When is it Required?
CV	Standard CV.	To confirm up-to-date education, experience and contact information.

Related Links

Link	Description
Archaeology Branch Contacts	A web page providing contact information for inquiries about your submission.
Heritage Permit Policy	A web page providing the Archaeology Branch policy regarding the review of qualified archaeologists.
Process to Reassess Permit Holders’ Ability	A web page providing details on the Permit Holder's Ability reassessment process.

Other Things You Should Know

Archaeology Information
Archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an online data request form to the Archaeology Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more information.

BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is an online service that allows you to create a user ID and password to sign in securely to many Government services in British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account include:

• Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
• Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
• Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID

Consulting with First Nations

• The Province is committed to reconciliation as part of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act.
• The Province is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate consultation and accommodation, it may involve the proponent in the procedural aspects of consultation.

Proponents are encouraged to engage with First Nations as early as possible in the planning stages to build relationships and for information sharing purposes. To get more information about the guidelines and procedure manuals that are designed to assist government officials and proponents with meeting consultation obligations, please visit the Consulting with First Nations web page.

Legal Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current and accurate information available to the Government of British Columbia at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty regarding the completeness, currency or accuracy of this information. This information is for guidance purposes only and does not replace legislated requirements. Each application is unique and circumstances may result in additional requirements beyond those included in this guide.

Last Updated: July 14, 2023