Archaeologist

Archaeologist - ( 240001ZX )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our archaeological team. Entry level, contract archaeologist position based out of the Whitehorse, YT office. Work will take place throughout Yukon, in various industries.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.

• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.

• Collect field data.

• Participate in preliminary field reconnaissance surveys and archaeological impact assessments.

• Assist in archaeological monitoring and excavations.

• Manage field equipment.

• Actively participate in Stantec's HSSE programs.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Interest in cultural resource management.

• Willingness to learn identification of traditional use sites & features, CMTs, and lithic artifacts.

• Willingness to learn mapping, pedestrian surveys, subsurface testing, excavation, data collection.

• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.

• Able to work away from home/stay in hotels or camps for periods of up to 2 weeks during the field season

• Desire to work closely with other environmental professionals and First Nations.

• A valid class 5 driver's license is preferred

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is strongly preferred.

• As an entry level position, previous cultural resource management experience is not required.

• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best

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-Yukon-Whitehorse

Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 6, 2024, 11:11:44 AM

Req ID: 240001ZX

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