Archaeology Field Technician

Archaeology Field Technician - ( 250001KF )

Description

As part of our Environmental Services team, the Stantec Archaeology group has seasonal Archaeology Field Technicians in various offices. Archaeology Field Technicians are a part of our archaeological field team that complete and assist with field work. As a seasonal Archaeology Field Technician, the start date and end dates will vary by season.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of licensed archaeologists, Archaeology Field Technicians assume responsibility for carrying out Stage 2-4 archaeological field work under current provincial and professional requirements.

This can include assisting with:

• Stage 2 archaeological assessments; − Test pit survey: hand excavation test pits along specified intervals to identify archaeological resources. − Pedestrian survey: field walking at specified intervals to identify archaeological resources.

• Stage 3 and Stage 4 hand excavation of archaeological test units.

• Staking out archaeological grids.

• Recording and interpretation of stratigraphy.

• In-field artifact identification.

• Transportation of Stantec vehicles and equipment to work sites.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Physically demanding and strenuous fieldwork in the outdoors.

• Archaeology Field Technicians travel within Atlantic Canada and work out-of-town and overnight for short and long durations.

• A full G driver’s license in good standing is preferred, and licensed drivers may be required to drive company vehicles as part of their work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current undergraduate or graduate students in anthropology or archaeology are encouraged to apply, but not a requirement.

• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth

Organization : BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 21, 2025, 6:41:27 AM

Req ID: 250001KF

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