Tofino, British Columbia
Pat McCashin
Senior Archaeologist & Heritage Professional
I’m a Registered Professional Consulting Archaeologist with 20 years of experience supporting major infrastructure and resource projects across British Columbia.
Archaeology & major projects
Experience built in the field.
My work brings together archaeological practice, regulatory compliance, field leadership, Indigenous collaboration, and the practical demands of responsible project delivery.
I have worked across mining, pipelines, LNG, transmission, transportation, forestry, utilities, and municipal infrastructure. My experience includes Heritage Conservation Act permitting, archaeological assessment and monitoring, construction support, Traditional Use Study fieldwork, crew leadership, regulatory reporting, and coordination with Indigenous representatives and multidisciplinary project teams.
A connected approach
Heritage work in the wider project context.
I’m particularly interested in how heritage, environmental planning, Indigenous partnership, regulatory commitments, and construction execution can be better integrated on major projects.
Responsible delivery
Practical heritage coordination that respects cultural values, regulatory obligations, project schedules, and conditions in the field.
Better tools
Thoughtful use of AI, automation, and structured data to improve documentation, reporting consistency, workflow efficiency, and project-risk tracking—without replacing professional judgment.
Beyond the field
Grounded on the west coast. Curious about what comes next.
I live in Tofino, where project work is balanced with surfing, cycling, yoga, reading, and an ongoing curiosity about people, technology, and the future.
I’m also the author of The Momhak Method, a personal exploration of movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and lasting behavioural change.