Archaeology Technician-Oklahoma & Surrounding Area

About the role

Stantec is currently seeking an Archaeology Technician to provide as-needed support on a project basis, assisting with data collection & analysis for a variety of field programs.

Our team provides Section 106/NEPA analysis, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private federal, state, and local government clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and the surrounding region.

This on-call position requires the ability to work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain, demonstrating awareness for workplace safety; and ability to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of field duties including, archaeological shovel test excavation, pedestrian survey, and monitoring
• Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions
• Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography
• 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
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures
• Clean and prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography
• Serve as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors

Qualifications

• Experience with GPS is an asset
• Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments required
• Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain and the ability to carry equipment and supplies
• Industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset

Requires valid driver’s license and good driving record

Prior to employment with Stantec this position will require the successful completion of a background check; drug and alcohol screening may be required by certain clients on a project-specific basis

Extensive travel required

Education and Experience

• An associate's degree or technical school diploma/certificate in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 1 season of field school or supervised field experience
• Archaeological field experience in the Great Plains region is a plus

This position is primarily fieldwork, but some office work may occur. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, remote locations, summer heat, and rough terrain; as well as bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, and making visual and tactile distinctions using color, texture, moisture content, depth, and distance.