Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

Environmental Resources Management Iberia; Calgary; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

RRSP/DPSP

Other benefits

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks an experienced archaeologist to lead field programs across Canada, from permitting to reporting. You will oversee research, artifact analysis, and deliverables, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators.

The role drives growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services nationwide. The position requires a Master’s degree, 4+ years’ experience, and current permits in northern territories.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Current permit holder in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and/or Yukon.
• Proven ability to lead field programs and complete research projects.
• Strong communication, writing, and computer skills.
• Travel will be required.
• Driver's license is required and the ability to operate a company vehicle.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage archaeological field programs under applicable permits.
• Conduct literature reviews, artifact analysis, and cataloguing.
• Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables for clients.
• Help to develop Heritage Chapters and Heritage Managements to support Environmental Assessments and project permitting.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Represent ERM at meetings with provincial, territorial, and federal agencies.
• Support growth of ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage practice through technical excellence and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Field program leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Job description

Ready to Lead and Shape the Future of Cultural Heritage?

ERM archaeologists conduct work for major clients across Canada and across industries. We work on a wide range of projects in diverse settings across Canada from remote helicopter access work to urban and suburban work that could be just around the corner. Do you want to better understand how archaeology and cultural heritage fit into the broader environmental framework? ERM archaeologists work with clients throughout a project's lifecycle from initiation and permitting, through environmental assessment and construction, into operation, and beyond.

If you're an experienced archaeologist with a passion for leadership and technical excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. At ERM, we don't just conduct assessments-we help clients navigate complex cultural heritage challenges while preserving history for future generations. Join our global consulting team and lead projects that matter.

Why This Role Matters

• Hold permits and lead archaeological work in Northern Canada.
• Overseeing research, artifact analysis, and reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies, representing ERM with professionalism and expertise.
• Drive development of initiatives to expand ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage services across Canada.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards.

What Your Impact Is

• Hold permits and lead archaeological work in Northern Canada.
• Overseeing research, artifact analysis, and reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies, representing ERM with professionalism and expertise.
• Drive development of initiatives to expand ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage services across Canada.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Current permit holder in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and/or Yukon.
• Proven ability to lead field programs and complete research projects.
• Strong communication, writing, and computer skills.
• Travel will be required.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Permit holder status in other provinces/territories .
• Business development experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage archaeological field programs under applicable permits.
• Conduct literature reviews, artifact analysis, and cataloguing.
• Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables for clients.
• Helping to develop Heritage Chapters and Heritage Managements to support Environmental Assessments and project permitting.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Represent ERM at meetings with provincial, territorial, and federal agencies.
• Support growth of ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage practice through technical excellence and client engagement.

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $90,700-$110,000 (CAD) . Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• paid time off
• parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• AD&D insurance
• RRSP/DPSP
• other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strat