Technical Writer, Archaeology

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 63,800 - 98,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings plan

Professional membership fee coverage

Job summary

Stantec seeks an archaeologist for a 12-month contract to support projects across British Columbia. The role involves preparing regulatory site forms and final reports, and handling field data in collaboration with environmental professionals and First Nations.

Minimum 5 years of archaeology experience and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology are required; a strong safety culture is essential. Potential transition to permanent employment may follow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology required.
• Minimum 5 years of archaeological experience including regulatory deliverables.
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management and reporting is an asset.
• Strong safety culture and collaboration with environmental professionals and First Nations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing regulatory deliverables including site forms, interim and final reporting.
• Managing digitally and manually collected field data.
• Actively participating in Stantec’s HSSE programs.

Skills

Technical writing

Cultural Resource Management

Safety culture

Collaboration with First Nations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our archaeology team with a 12-month contract position. This includes the potential for a transition to a permanent full-time position in future. Work will focus on projects across various service lines in British Columbia. The successful candidate may be located at any of our office locations throughout British Columbia.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparing regulatory deliverables including site forms, interim and final reporting
• Managing digitally and manually collected field data
• Actively participating in Stantec’s HSSE programs

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-motivated, has excellent technical writing skills
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management, specifically reporting, an asset
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture
• Desire to work closely with other environmental professionals and First Nations
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required.

Minimum 5 years of archaeological experience including the production of regulatory deliverables.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range

Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$63,800.00 - $92,500.00 Annually

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$67,600.00 - $98,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Quesnel
Other Locations: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 15/06/2026 09:06:14
Req ID: 1006311

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