Field Technician
Our Fort St John office has positions available for full time seasonal Field Technicians to ensure the safety of archaeological field crews and assist with the co-ordination of archaeological field work.
Job description
Primary Responsibility: to assist an Archaeological Field Director in conducting archaeological field work, including but not limited to:
- Active participation in archaeological field assessments;
- Adhering to ARCHER’s OH&S and Quality Assurance programs;
- Upon demonstrated ability, assist Field Director(s) with any/all fieldwork tasks and responsibilities;
- May involve frequent travel to other ARCHER offices and jobsites.
Preference given to those with the following skills/experience:
- Demonstrated ability to navigate;
- Multitasking capabilities;
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in a team environment;
- Safe operation of vehicles, ATV, snowmobiles, and other devices.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma;
- Valid Class 5 Driver Licence (unrestricted) or equivalent;
- Canadian Citizen;
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience (with a proven and positive track record) of field-based (outdoors) survey-style work;
- Knowledge and practical experience with all-terrain vehicles (or equivalent), chainsaws (or equivalent) and off-pavement 4-wheel drive vehicle operation is a must;
- Must be able and qualified to use some or all equipment required to perform field work including 4X4 trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other motorized off-road equipment;
- Must be able to use tools such as GPS equipment, photographic equipment, communication devices, cement saws, augers and other mechanized equipment;
- Must be familiar and comfortable with working around heavy machinery;
- Must be able to identify safety precautions in compliance with the Company’s Safety Management System;
- Consistent availability to work away from home office at remote jobsites and offices.
Preferred Certifications:
- First Aid Level 1 and Transportation Endorsement;
- Valid H2S, TDG;
- ATV Rider Safety and Snow Pro (preferred);
- Wildlife Awareness.
Remuneration:
- Wage commensurate with demonstrated experience;
No telephone inquiries.
Please note that resumes with references provided will be examined first to expedite hiring.
Questions and expressions of interest are to be forwarded to jobs at (@) archercrm.ca , or by fax to 1.250.261.5474.
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