Archaeology Technician

About the role

Stantec is seeking temporary/on-call Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with several projects in the Mid-Atlantic region (mainly Maryland and Virginia) with additional work possible in surrounding states. Immediate work available with the potential for additional work on a project-by-project basis thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assist in archaeological field surveys utilizing a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Recording and evaluating soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions;
• Orienteering using a compass USGS topographic maps, plan maps, iPads enabled with GPS location services and supplemented by a Trimble R1 GPS receiver, and photography.
• Experience with digital data collection via ESRI’s Field Maps app for ArcGIS is an asset.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units;
• Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
• Identifying historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Identifying cultural features.
• Cleaning and preparing site surfaces for mapping and photography.
• Managing field equipment.
• Serving as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors.

Requirements

• Interest in and knowledge of cultural resource management and archaeological methods for survey, assessment, and excavation.
• 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.
• Valid drivers license.
• Prior to employment with Stantec this position will require the successful completion of a background check.
• Extensive travel required-up to 90%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field preferred.
• At least 1 season of a field school or supervised field experience preferred.
• Archaeological field experience in Virginia or Mid-Atlantic preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of cultural resource management and archaeological methods for survey, assessment, and excavation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain.
• Industry-specific safety training certificates.
• Valid drivers license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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.
• Paid family leave.