Ben Mortimer is an Associate Senior Archaeologist with Matrix Heritage and a specialist in Ontario and Canadian federal archaeology. He has more than 25 years of professional experience from working in both the federal civil service and private sector and has overseen over 300 archaeological projects across the province. Ben gained a breadth of experience, advancing through a 13-year career at Parks Canada, followed by 9 years in a senior management position as the Senior Archaeologist and founder of the Archaeological Services Division at Paterson Group.

 

Throughout his career, Ben has worked extensively with private and public clients, from small single unit residential developments to large developments and public infrastructure projects over many kilometers with large crews and complex stakeholder interactions. Ben’s leadership on recent large-scale projects at Point Pelee National Park, Barrack Hill Cemetery in Ottawa, and his extensive archaeological experiences across various themes and times demonstrate his ability to lead and manage a diversity of archaeological projects in all regions and historic periods of Ontario and to effectively work with multiple stakeholders.

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As Associate Senior Archaeologist, Ben continues to provide senior technical expertise, strategic guidance, and mentorship to the Matrix Heritage team, supporting the successful delivery of complex archaeological projects while contributing his decades of experience in cultural resource management.

 

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

With other Firms: 23

 

EDUCATION

• Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications, 2014, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

• M.A. 2012, Anthropology – Trent University, Peterborough, ON

• B.A. (Hons) 2000, Archaeology Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON

 

LICENCE/ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Professional Ontario Archaeological License

• Canadian Archaeological Association

• Ontario Archaeological Society

• Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology

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