Archaeologist - Supervisor - Field Director Stream
Our Burnaby and Fort St John offices have positions available immediately for full time Archaeologists and our Prince George and Vanderhoof Offices will have seasonal positions available in the Spring for 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, TDG;
- ATV Rider Safety and Snow Pro;
- Wildlife Awareness.
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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