Field Archaeologist (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm as a Field Archaeologist, where you will engage in archaeological surveys and field studies. This full-time, limited-term role offers the chance to work in diverse outdoor settings while contributing to cultural heritage preservation. You'll be part of a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and representing the firm in communications with various agencies. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those passionate about archaeology and eager to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in archaeological survey and impact assessment.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field studies and lead archaeological surveys.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Archaeological Survey

Impact Assessment

Field Work

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Anthropology

Degree in Archaeology

Job description

Field Archaeologist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring Junior Field Archaeologists to join our global consulting firm as part of our archaeology and cultural heritage team in Burnaby, British Columbia. The successful candidate will work with our team to complete archaeological field surveys. This is a full-time, limited-term role for a duration of 9 months, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee field studies, lead field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies.
• Visually inspect the land surface for the presence of archaeological and historic built resources.
• Ensure compliance with corporate Health and Safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with provincial/territorial and federal agencies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in Anthropology (with a focus in archaeology) or in Archaeology preferred.
• 0-3 years of archaeological survey and impact assessment experience.
• Applicants enrolled in a degree-granting university who have completed a field school in archaeology are encouraged to apply.
• Prior archaeological field school experience is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey and impact assessment protocols.
• Ability to work 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.

For the Field Archaeologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $53,207 – $63,207, $25.58/hr - $30.39/hr limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible.

You can apply for this role through this link or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!