Archaeologist (Contract)

Stantec; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP / Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in Canada is seeking field archaeologists for entry- to intermediate-level work across the province, with opportunities to move to regular, full-time roles for the right candidate. You will identify and record sites, collaborate with Indigenous representatives, collect field data, and support monitoring and excavations while staying in camps away from home for up to two weeks.

This temporary position offers exposure to diverse projects, safety-focused environment, and potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology preferred.
• Willingness to travel/stay in camps up to 2 weeks during field season.
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record archaeologic sites and traditional use sites.
• Collaborate with Field Director to make recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Engage with Indigenous representatives and stakeholders.
• Collect field data and participate in preliminary surveys.
• Assist in monitoring and excavations.
• Manage field equipment and adhere to HSSE programs.

Skills

Cultural Resource Management

Field archaeology

Data collection

Indigenous engagement

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Archaeological field school

Job description

Grounded in values of safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support.

Your Opportunity

We're expanding our team of field archaeologists and are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and motivated, with entry- to intermediate-level experience. Our projects span across the province and across industries. Our team comprises archaeologists with diverse backgrounds and experience levels, fostering a supportive and enjoyable work environment aimed at individual growth and development. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are interested in a chance to broaden their archaeological skill set and abilities. We're currently hiring contract employees with potential for renewal and advancement to regular, full-time positions for the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Active engagement and collaboration with Indigenous representatives and stakeholders.
• Collect field data.
• Participate in preliminary field reconnaissance surveys and archaeological impact assessments.
• Assist in archaeological monitoring and excavations.
• Manage field equipment.
• Adhere to company policies and standards.
• Actively participate in Stantec’s HSSE programs.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Interest in cultural resource management.
• Willingness to learn identification of traditional use sites & features, CMTs, and lithic artifacts.
• Willingness to learn mapping, pedestrian surveys, subsurface testing, excavation, data collection.
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management is not required but would be considered an asset.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to work away from home/stay in hotels or camps for periods of up to 2 weeks during the field season, which includes travelling for ongoing shift work.
• Desire to work closely with other environmental professionals and First Nations.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license is preferred.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is preferred.
• Previous archaeological consulting experience is an asset.
• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.

Our team is committed to meaningful consultation and collaboration. As such, we strive to align our values with those of the First Nations whose communities we work in and lands we work on.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario- $54,900.00 - $76,900.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario- $58,200.00 - $81,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby

Other Locations: Canada | BC | Kelowna

Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 24/08/2026 06:08:18

Req ID: 1007342

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