Archaeologist - Supervisor - Field Director Stream
Our Burnaby and Fort St John offices have positions available for full time Archaeologists who are on track to becoming a Field Director (as per Bulletin 17). Our team is progressive, innovative, and seeks to contribute to the understanding of BC's long and rich history.
Job description
Primary Responsibility: to conduct and supervise archaeological field work meeting ARCHER and stakeholder standards, including but not limited to:
- Active participation in archaeological field assessments in supervisory capacity;
- Adhering to ARCHER CRM Partnership’s OH&S and Quality Assurance programs;
- Provide direction to archaeological assistants;
- Co-ordinate with Project Lead to satisfy client needs;
- Will involve frequent travel to other ARCHER CRM Partnership offices and jobsites.
Requirements:
- Valid Class 5 Driver Licence;
- Available to work away from home office at remote job sites and offices;
- Undergraduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Earth Sciences;
- Has at least 360 days of consulting field experience in BC under permit.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying, recording, documenting and suggesting to a supervisor management recommendations for found archaeological remains, including features;
- Provide an up-to-date ‘experience summary spreadsheet’ as per Archaeology Branch Bulletin 17 (available here) if possible;
- Eligible to work in Canada under a presently valid work visa.
Preference given to those with the following skills/experience:
- Demonstrated ability to navigate;
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in a team environment;
- Basic understanding of lithic technology, GPS terminology and mapping techniques;
- Safe operation of vehicles, ATV, snowmobiles, and other devices;
- That at least one reference provided be an individual who can comment directly on the applicant’s supervisory time;
- Be a Canadian citizen.
Preference give to those with the following Certifications:
- First Aid Level 1 and Transportation Endorsement;
- H2S, WHMIS, TDG;
- ATV Rider Safety and Snow Pro;
- Bear Aware.
Remuneration:
- Wage commensurate with demonstrated experience;
- Benefits package available to qualifying employees.
No telephone inquiries. References must be submitted with CV.
Questions & expressions of interest are to be forwarded to jobs at (@) archercrm.ca , or by fax to 1.250.261.5474.
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