Archaeological Field Technician

About the role

Stantec's Cultural Resources team has an opportunity for on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This position requires extensive travel with frequent overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation.
• Duties may also include cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.

Requirements

• Experience conducting Phase I, II, and III archaeological survey including inventory, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Previous experience with digital field recording (e.g., ESRI Field Maps app for ArcGIS).
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavation units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
• Identify historic and precontact artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Identify cultural features.
• Adaptability and willingness to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture; Industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset.
• Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time.

Credentials

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience.
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school, preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation, preferred.
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and personal transportation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

$45,500.00 - $63,700.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Travel

Yes