Archaeological Field Technicial

LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology; Kingston; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology Inc. is seeking an Archaeological Field Tech to support field investigations across southern Ontario. The role involves stage 2–4 fieldwork, artifact washing, and lab-related tasks in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

You will assist Field Directors, participate in field logistics, and be prepared to travel for extended periods away from home, working with Indigenous communities as needed. This is a full-time position tied to field operations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Stage 2 through Stage 4 archaeological field investigations and assist with lab work.
• Identify and label artifacts and cultural features in the field according to provenience.
• Assist with field logistics, including setting in test units and equipment maintenance.
• Washing and preliminary sorting of artifacts; support Field Directors.
• Be prepared to travel and stay away from home for extended periods.
• Collaborate with Indigenous community representatives and maintain health and safety focus.

Job description

LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology Inc. (LHC) is committed to developing a team of industry leaders by fostering a collaborative, engaging, and safe working environment. LHC strives to provide a meaningful work-life balance for its team members, with opportunities for advancement.Reporting to the Manager of Archaeological Consulting Services, the Archaeological Field Tech is responsible for supporting the archaeology team with undertaking Stage 2 through 4 archaeological field investigations, processing (washing) of artifacts and other logistical support activities associated with archaeological field and lab work.Field work is conducted across southern Ontario with staff working extended periods away.

Regular Duties

• Conducting archaeological field work according to the current Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists, including but not limited to survey, field walking, excavation of test pits/ units and monitoring of mechanically excavated units
• Field identification of artifacts ensuring that they have been collected and labelled according to provenience
• Field identification of cultural features and ensuring that they have been recorded and/or protected as needed
• Assisting with field logistics including setting in test units and maintenance of field equipment
• Washing and preliminary sorting of artifacts
• Prepared to work away from home for periods of time
• Support and assist Field Directors
• Work with local Indigenous community representatives
• Keep health & safety as a primary focus during field work and travel

Periodic Duties

• Assisting with background research, report writing and analysis depending on skill set and relevant experiences
• Assisting with material culture analysis