Archaeologist

ARCHER CRM is an Archaeological Consulting company with offices throughout British Columbia. ARCHER CRM strives to create and foster a workplace environment where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and celebrated. Through the recognition that every individual brings with them unique experiences, cultural histories, and perspectives, our goal is to create a workplace community that encourages growth, creative contribution, and success. With these goals, and through education, integrity and innovation, ARCHER Cultural Resource Management Corp. is committed to promoting the values of Canada’s cultural landscape.

ARCHER CRM is now hiring both Archaeologists and Apprentice Archaeologists for a variety of projects in northern BC. We are looking for applicants who are professionally driven and eager to continue to develop and expand their experience in BC Archaeology. Applicants will be based out of our Prince George office location. This position requires a willingness and ability to travel. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for field experience in new areas and to broaden their archaeological CRM skillset.

ARCHER CRM has a competitive Benefits package, actively supports and encourages Archaeologists with their Field Directorship goals, provides mentorship to new archaeologists, and provides an additional Health and Wellness plan for our long-term employees. Applicants may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Archaeologist and Apprentice Archaeologist Job Description

Primary Responsibility - to assist Archaeological Field Directors and Project Lead Archaeologists in conducting archaeological field work, including but not limited to:

• Active participation in archaeological field assessments;
• Adhering to ARCHER CRM Corp’s OH&S and Quality Assurance programs;
• Acquiring field experience and knowledge from senior staff with the intention of taking on further responsibilities within the organization;
• Upon demonstrated ability, assist Field Director(s) and Supervising Archaeologists with any/all fieldwork tasks and responsibilities;
• Opportunities to develop supervising skills for Archaeologists;
• May involve travel to other ARCHER CRM offices and job sites.

Preference given to those with the following skills/experience :

• Demonstrated ability to take effective field notes;
• Demonstrated ability to navigate;
• Archaeologist Position: A minimum of one (1) year’s Field experience (field school, co-op term, field assistant, CRM experience);
• Archaeologist Position: Previous experience in a supervisory role is considered an asset;
• Ability to work independently with mínimal guidance and in a team environment;
• Basic understanding of lithic technology and mapping techniques;
• Safe operation of 4X4 vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs;
• Experienced in the use of networked computers in a Microsoft Windows -based environment;
• Awareness of applicable government regulations.

Requirements :

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License preferred, Class 7 Drivers Licenses will be considered;

• Ability to independently travel to and from the worksite location daily;

• Canadian Citizen, or legally eligible to work in Canada;

• Ability and availability to work away from home office at remote job sites and offices;

• Archaeologists : Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.Sc. in Archaeology and/or Anthropology is required, and **:Minimum of 260 working days of experience in Archaeological field work; Preferred Certifications:

• First Aid Level 1;

• ATV Rider Safety & Snow Pro;

• S100;

• Wildlife Awareness.

No telephone inquiries.

Questions & expressions of interest are to be forwarded to jobs (at) archercrm (dot) ca

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal

Salary : $25.00-$34.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Relocate:

• Prince George, BC V2L 3H8: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person