Brett Watson, BSc, RPCA

Principal Archaeologist

Brett Watson is the owner and general manger of Core Heritage Consultants in Cranbrook, BC and is a permit-holding archaeologist with over 15 years of archaeological consulting experience. Brett gained extensive experience conducting archaeological and cultural heritage assessments in diverse locales, including the Caribbean, Nicaragua, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC and for a diverse clientele, including oil and gas, forestry, infrastructure and residential developments.

Brett has primarily been in a project management role since 2015, focusing on delivering timely and efficient service to his clients. He has prioritized building positive relationships with local First Nations, and helping to build Indigenous capacity for community-driven archaeological assessments.

Brett is a permit holder in the Sub-Arctic Boreal and Interior Plateau regions of BC, and an experienced instructor of the Resource Information Standards Committee (RISC) Archaeological Field Skills Training course.