Archaeological Field Director / Supervisor

Synergy Land and Environmental; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings program (after 1 yr

Job summary

Synergy Land & Environmental Services in Canada seeks a Field Director or Supervisor to lead archaeological field crews in NEBC. You will spot, map, and catalog sites, and work closely with First Nations communities to ensure respectful, compliant fieldwork.

Applicants should hold BC permit experience, a degree in Archaeology/Anthropology, current First Aid and H2S Alive, and be fit with a willingness to travel and work remote on varied projects.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong fitness and willingness to travel and work remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field crews in NEBC.
• Spot, map, and catalog archaeological & traditional use sites.
• 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.

Skills

Field Director status

Field supervision

First Aid & H2S Alive

Fitness & travel

Remote work willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Archaeology/Anthropology

Job description

Full-time | $35–$55/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
• 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
• Strong fitness + willingness to travel and work remote

Nice to Have

• ATV/UTV field experience
• Lithic analysis & artifact recording superpowers
• Competitive compensation
• Retirement savings program (after 1 year)