Senior Archaeologist & Technical Lead – Canada

ERM; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead and oversee archaeological field programs across Canada. The role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and regulatory compliance within a wide range of environments.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, guide research, reporting, and the development of heritage management initiatives while traveling to client sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 4+ years of archaeology and cultural heritage experience.
• Current permit holder in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and/or Yukon.
• Willingness to travel across Canada.
• Driver's License required: valid driver's license or ability to operate a company vehicle.

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 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 experience

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead and oversee archaeological field programs across Canada. The role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and regulatory compliance within a wide range of environments.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, guide research, reporting, and the development of heritage management initiatives while traveling to client sites nationwide.