Senior Archaeologist & Permit Holder — Field Leader

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Archaeologist and Permit Holder to support growth of our Cultural and Social Sciences practice in Western Canada. The role combines archaeological expertise, project leadership, business development, and regulatory coordination, with autonomy in North of 60 regions.

The successful candidate will lead investigations, mentor staff, and engage Indigenous Nations and regulators, while traveling to remote sites and maintaining safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in cultural resource management consulting.
• Experience serving as Permit Holder and Project Archaeologist.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and regulatory approvals.
• Ability to travel to remote locations within Western Canada.

Responsibilities

• Act as Permit Holder for archaeological investigations and CRM projects.
• Lead the design and execution of impact assessments (HRIA, AIA), including surveys, monitoring programs, and mitigative excavations
• Interpret and apply territorial, provincial, and federal heritage legislation, guidelines, and permitting requirements
• Authorship of desktop reviews (AOA), regulatory applications and reporting, and other deliverables as required
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams involving environmental assessment, Indigenous engagement, ecology, engineering, and planning specialists
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous Nations, and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop archaeologists, field leads, and junior staff
• Foster a culture of safety, technical excellence, collaboration, and inclusion

Skills

Field archaeology

Technical report-writing

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Heritage legislation knowledge

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Tools

GIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Archaeologist and Permit Holder to support growth of our Cultural and Social Sciences practice in Western Canada. The role combines archaeological expertise, project leadership, business development, and regulatory coordination, with autonomy in North of 60 regions.

The successful candidate will lead investigations, mentor staff, and engage Indigenous Nations and regulators, while traveling to remote sites and maintaining safety and ethics.