Field Archaeologist: Grow Skills & Impact in Fieldwork

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP/retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Canada is expanding its team of field archaeologists and seeks entry- to intermediate-level candidates for contract roles with renewal potential and advancement to regular, full-time positions for the right candidate.

Participants will identify and record archaeological sites, work with a Field Director, engage Indigenous representatives, collect field data, and assist in monitoring and excavations while upholding safety standards and professional

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Stencats HSSE programs.

Skills

Cultural Resource Mgmt

Willingness to learn

Mapping surveys

Field data collection

Field mobility

Education

Bachelor's in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Canada is expanding its team of field archaeologists and seeks entry- to intermediate-level candidates for contract roles with renewal potential and advancement to regular, full-time positions for the right candidate.

Participants will identify and record archaeological sites, work with a Field Director, engage Indigenous representatives, collect field data, and assist in monitoring and excavations while upholding safety standards and professional