Archaeology Field Director

H3M Environmental; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental firm in Fort St. John is seeking a Field Director specializing in archaeology to oversee project execution and client relations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology and have significant experience in the field. This role involves managing archaeological assessments, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering client relationships. The company values diversity and offers a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of archaeological consulting and business development experience.
• Current Field Director status in the Sub-Arctic Boreal Forest preferred.
• Knowledge of Cultural Heritage regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage archaeological assessments according to the BC Heritage Conservation Act.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships focusing on service quality.
• Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Job description

Job Description

Salary : $38.00 - $50.00 per hour

Title : Field Director, Archaeology

Location : Fort St. John, BC

Direct Report : Senior Archaeology Specialist

Salary : $38.00 - $50.00 per hour

Operating across Western Canada, H3M supports multiple energy sectors, commercial real estate, forestry, municipalities, and utilities. We support pre-construction, construction, and post-construction requirements of projects, managing our clients assets from inception through to their retirement and reclamation. Taking a pragmatic approach to balancing land stewardship, project development, and economic sustainability.

H3M Environmental Ltd. is seeking a motivated Boreal Forest Field Director to join our team. The Field Director will be primarily responsible for project execution and client management to assist in H3Ms continued growth and diversification of client-focused services across Western Canada. The Field Director will assist with building and maintaining positive client relationships, focusing on providing top-quality service in regulatory expertise and following through on new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be required to maintain an understanding of applicable heritage regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC, and champion and promote H3Ms initiatives.

Role and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to :

Project Execution (55%)

• Design, manage, and execute various archaeological assessments and associated reporting in accordance with the BC Heritage Conservation Act and needs of clients.
• Assist in preparation of program execution plans for projects.
• Be accountable for your assigned tasks and tasks of those under your supervision.
• Scheduling, prioritization, and completion of work tasks.
• Write and review technical reports as required.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates as required.
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications and final permit reports.

Client Relations (25%)

• Assist in H3Ms continued growth and diversification of client-focused services across Western Canada.
• Liaise with Indigenous communities to support participation and collaboration.
• Assist with building and maintaining positive client relationships, focusing on providing top quality service and regulatory expertise.
• Follow through on new business opportunities.

Resource Management (5%)

• Actively champion and promote H3Ms initiatives.
• Train, mentor, and supervise internal staff and Indigenous participants aligned to H3M core values.

Safety & Quality Assurance / Control (5%)

• Participate in H3Ms Health & Safety Programs.
• Ensure compliance of project activities with all relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations.
• Maintain Work Hub compliance and support the compliance of junior staff members.
• Submit timesheets on time and with accuracy.

Regulatory Compliance (10%)

• Assist in the preparation of applications, reports, workplans, protocols, and other documents to ensure conformance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Maintain an understanding of applicable cultural heritage management regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC.
• Maintain an understanding of the forestry and oil and gas services pertaining to Cultural Heritage Resource management.
• Ensure the highest standards of practice are met when completing field assessments and cultural material collection.

Experience and Education :

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Current, or working towards Field Director status in the Sub-Arctic Boreal Forest.
• 4+ years of archaeological consulting and business development experience.
• Comfortable working in remote locations with high physical demands.
• Experience supervising small crews.
• Knowledge of Cultural Heritage regulations, guidelines, and industry practices.

Why H3M Environmental?

We are a positive, culture-driven environmental firm providing quality solutions through a focus on strengthening relationships. We strive to put the right people in the right roles and provide them with the necessary resources to grow and succeed as both individuals and teammates.

Core Values: Team. Reliable. Authentic. Accountable. Adaptable.

If you share these passions and want to join our dynamic team, please apply through our job board.

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H3M values and promotes diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.