Field Technician (Field Based)

ERM; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,211; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring Field Technicians to support our archaeology and cultural heritage team in Whitehorse/Mayo, YT. This is a full-time, limited-term role focused on participating in archaeological field surveys, assisting with data collection, and working within a team to meet productivity and safety goals. Requires a degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, and the ability to work outdoors on varied terrain. The salary range is CAD $52,000 to $63,211.20 annually with potential for bonuses.

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology with field school experience preferred.
• 0-3 years archaeology experience.
• Ability to work in variable weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Participate in archaeological surveys and testing.
• Assist an ERM Archaeologist with data collection.
• Meet productivity and safety goals as part of a team.

Skills

Fieldwork rotation

Archaeological survey knowledge

Ability to work outdoors

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

ERM is hiring Field Technicians to join our global consulting firm as part of our archaeology and cultural heritage team in Whitehorse/Mayo, YT. 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 3 months, renewable.

Responsibilities

• Participating in survey and shovel testing.
• Assisting an ERM Archaeologist with data collection.
• Working in a team environment to meet productivity and safety goals.

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 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.
• Fieldwork is shift-work and is scheduled as up to five, 12-day shifts (including two travel days) to assist with pedestrian survey and shovel testing of landforms identified as having high archaeological potential and recording archaeological sites.
• The field surveys will include travel via truck and/or helicopter, and walking in variable terrain to observe, identify and record heritage features.
• The successful candidate(s) will be expected to travel from their home location to stay in camp for the duration of the shift. Accommodation, meals, and transportation will be provided.

Pay Transparency

For the Field Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $52,000 – $63,211.20, $25.00/hr – $30.39/hr CAD. This is a limited-term, non-exempt role. The pay within this range is based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. Employees may fall outside the range based on these factors. This role may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility is limited to regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed‑term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours per week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

Equal Opportunity

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.