On-Call Archaeologist

Stantec; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 57,800 - 83,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Temporary Archaeological Fieldworker for the Northern California region, primarily in Fresno. The role involves fieldwork in archaeology, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and a valid CA driver’s license. Candidates should have an interest in Cultural Resource Management and be dedicated to safety.

Flexibility is needed for seasonal changes in workload, with opportunities for office-based tasks. The position includes collecting archaeological data, excavation, and monitoring activities.

Qualifications

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home.
• A valid California driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor.
• Collect field data.
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys.
• Assist in archaeological impact assessments.
• Excavations.
• Construction Monitoring.

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 archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but could include work throughout California, with potential opportunities in the Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position and work need is heavily influenced by the seasonal weather. On occasion, there may be opportunity for office and/or lab-based work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological 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.
• A valid California driver’s license is required.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required.
• At least two years of previous monitoring experience is preferred.
• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas- $57,800.00 - $83,700.00 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) 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 (AD&D) 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 (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Primary Location

United States | CA | Fresno

Organization

1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-Fresno CA

Employee Status

Temporary

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Part time

Job Posting

10/06/2026 09:06:34

Req ID

1006260

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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, job 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 then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.