Archaeological 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. The position involves extensive travel and frequent overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Execute field-related tasks under the supervision of an archaeological field supervisor.
• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey, shovel test survey, and excavation.
• Clean, catalog, photograph, and label artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.
• 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 50 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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).

Benefits

Various Locations in ME, VA-$41,000.00 - $57,300.00 Annually
Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$45,500.00 - $63,700.00 Annually
Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$53,700.00 - $75,200.00 Annually

Pay

Variety based on location

Schedule

Full time