Student Research Assistant, Archaeological (HSS)

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas College’s New Westminster Campus seeks a part-time Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant in the Anthropology Department to support archaeological fieldwork and lab work.

You will sort and analyze artifacts, enter lab data, prepare samples for analysis, research sites, and compile oral histories, with up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Completed Introduction to Archaeology (ANTH 1112); other Archaeology/Anthropology courses helpful.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and analysis of artifacts from field excavations.
• Entering data from lab into archaeological databases.
• Preparation of archaeological samples for analysis.
• Researching archaeological sites.
• Compiling oral historical information for analysis.

Skills

Archaeology

Education

ANTH 1112

Job description

Position Information

Location: New Westminster Campus

Salary Range: $19.53/hour

The Opportunity

You're passionate about research and bringing new knowledge to the forefront alongside others who are just as driven as you are in their search for answers. Your curiosity fuels your learning, but where you really shine is your ability to collaborate with diverse groups like students, faculty experts and employees, and community partners.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC' s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

Assisting with archaeological research resulting from fieldwork conducted in Líĺwat Territory.

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor, SRA will perform the following:

• Sorting and analysis of artifacts from field excavations
• Entering data from lab into archaeological databases
• Preparation of archaeological samples for analysis
• Researching archaeological sites
• Compiling oral historical information for analysis

Students must have completed Introduction to Archaeology (ANTH 1112); other courses in Archaeology or Anthropology will also be helpful.

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
• The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation - \"May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.\" Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Additional Information

The position is located at the New Westminster Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:

• Fall Semester 2026 - September 8, 2026 - December 19, 2026
• Winter Semester 2027 - January 4, 2027 - April 23, 2027
• Summer Semester 2027 - May 10, 2027 - August 21, 2027

This position will be located in the Department of Anthropology and the Anthropology Preparatory Laboratory.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.