On-Call Archaeologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 52,500 - 76,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is looking for an individual to join their Northern California on-call archaeological team. The position focuses on fieldwork throughout California and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology. Responsibilities include archaeological site identification, impact assessments, and excavations.

Candidates should have adaptability for fieldwork in varying weather conditions and promote a strong safety culture. Opportunities exist for assignments in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent education experience.
• Participation in an archaeological field school is an asset.
• Ability to lift and move items/equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record areas of archaeological potential.
• Make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys.
• Assist in archaeological impact assessments.
• Conduct excavations and construction monitoring.

Skills

Interest in Cultural Resource Management

Strong safety culture promotion

Fieldwork adaptability

Valid California driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our Northern California on‑call archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but may include assignments throughout California with potential opportunities in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position heavily influenced by seasonal weather, with occasional office and/or lab‑based work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Collect field data.
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type).
• Assist in archaeological impact assessments.
• Excavations.
• Construction monitoring.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home.
• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Additional duties may be assigned or changed at any time.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology required; minimum 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.
• Field work may include exposure to inclement weather; ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Typical office environment involves computer work and extended sedentary periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements.

Primary Location

United States | CA | Sacramento

Other Locations

United States | CA | Chico

Employee Status

Temporary

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Part time

Pay Range

• MN, OH, VT, & various CA, NY Areas – $52,500.00 – $76,100.00 annually
• CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ Areas – $57,800.00 – $83,700.00 annually
• NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – $66,200.00 – $95,900.00 annually

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.