Archaeological Field Director / Supervisor

Synergy Land and Environmental; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consulting firm is seeking an Archaeological Field Director/Supervisor to lead archaeological field crews in Fort St. John, BC. The successful candidate will direct reconnaissance surveys, mentor junior staff, and ensure safety on site. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Archaeology/Anthropology and a year of relevant field experience are required. The role offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and the opportunity to work on exciting projects in collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health & dental coverage

Retirement savings program (after 1 year)

Generous vacation & leave

Qualifications

• Recognized Field Director or Supervisor status (NEBC or other BC).
• 1+ years in the field (360+ days under a BC permit).
• Current First Aid & H2S Alive certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field crews in NEBC.
• Spot, map, and catalog archaeological & traditional use sites.
• Mentor juniors while keeping safety front and center.

Skills

Leadership in field operations

Mapping and cataloging

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS/GIS software

Job description

🌲⚒️ Archaeological Field Director / Supervisor – Fort St. John, BC ⚒️🌲

Full-time | $29–$50/hr | Benefits | Adventure

Founded in 2006 as a small home-based business, Synergy Land & Environmental Services has grown into a national consulting firm with 60+ professionals across Canada. With offices in Calgary, St. Albert, Fort Macleod, Fort St. John, Regina, Brandon, and Cambridge, we provide interdisciplinary land and environmental expertise to clients in oil & gas, forestry, mining, agriculture, energy, and municipal sectors.

What sets Synergy apart is our commitment to collaboration and practical solutions. We partner closely with Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, and industry leaders to deliver projects that are both technically sound and culturally respectful.

🔥 What You’ll Do

• Lead archaeological field crews in NEBC
• Spot, map, and catalog archaeological & traditional use sites
• Direct reconnaissance surveys + impact assessments
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with First Nations communities
• Mentor juniors while keeping safety front and center
• Bring your field director / field supervisor expertise to exciting projects

✅ What You Bring

• Recognized Field Director or Supervisor status (NEBC or other BC)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Archaeology/Anthropology
• 1+ years in the field (360+ days under a BC permit)
• Current First Aid & H2S Alive
• Class 5 Driver’s License + Canadian Citizenship/PR
• Strong fitness + willingness to travel and work remote

🌟 Nice to Have

• GPS/GIS mapping skills
• ATV/UTV field experience
• Lithic analysis & artifact recording superpowers

💸 Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health & dental coverage
• Retirement savings program (after 1 year)
• Paid memberships + professional fees
• Generous vacation & leave
• Short + long-term disability coverage