Archaeologist-Field Director

Aquilla Archaeology; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading archaeological firm in Canada seeks a qualified field director to lead archaeological research projects in Central Vancouver Island. The ideal candidate will have a degree in archaeology or anthropology, professional accreditation, and strong field competencies. This role offers compensation of $28-36 per hour, flexible work options, and additional benefits including RRSP contributions and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work options

RRSP contributions

Medical and health benefits

Extended holiday options

Professional development

Qualifications

• Current, verified field director in good standing for the Northwest Coast.
• Physically fit and able to direct fieldwork in challenging environments.
• Efficient in planning and executing fieldwork tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise archaeological teams in the field.
• Manage schedules and ensure compliance in reports.
• Conduct data collection and contribute to analysis.

Skills

Field competency

Strong communication

Team leadership

Report writing

Safety commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology

Professional accreditation (RPA or BCAPA)

Tools

Field equipment

Job description

Aquilla Archaeology Ltd, Nanaimo, BC is looking for a qualified field director archaeologist to start immediately.

Join a team committed to high-quality archaeological research and fostering an inclusive understanding of the past. This role suits those passionate about archaeology, interested to live and work around Central Vancouver Island.

Candidates must be a current, verified field director in good standing for the Northwest Coast and have strong field competency.

·A Bachelor's degree in archaeology, or anthropology with focus on northwest coast archaeology

·Professional accreditation is an asset

·Willing to travel and work away for extended periods

·Physically fit and able to direct and supervise fieldwork in a variety of settings including remote areas and challenging environments

·Efficiently plan and execute fieldwork

·Collect quality field data and contribute to report writing

·Experienced in finding, recording, and registering archaeological sites in BC

·Commitment to safety

·Direct and supervise archaeological team in the field

·Efficiently manage schedules and meet deadlines

·Strong verbal and written communicator

·Produce timely, compliant reports

·Lead and work well within teams to achieve goals

·Class 5 driver's license

·Able to travel to remote locations

Required Qualifications:

·Minimum BA or MA (preferred) in anthropology or archaeology

·Professional accreditation with RPA or BCAPA

·Approved BC Archeology Branch Field Director

Duties:

·Direct and supervise survey, impact assessments, excavation, site visits, data collection and contribute to analysis and report production

Compensation:

$28-36 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Flexible work options, RRSP contributions, medical and health benefits, extended holiday options, and professional development.

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