On-call Archaeological Technician

About the role

Join Stantec’s Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team in Oregon and Washington. We are seeking innovative and motivated team members to help grow our cultural resources program, which currently supports a variety of clients and projects. We strive to give each cultural team member a variety of work experiences and mentorship to help them grow in their career. Stantec offers a flexible work schedule to maintain a work-life balance.

Stantec is seeking numerous archaeological staff reporting to our Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada offices.

Responsibilities

• Directly support archaeological field directors and project managers by assisting with pre-field planning, cultural surveys, and monitoring
• Exhibit good field skills and can work independently and as part of a crew
• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites
• Collect appropriate field data
• Support construction planning

Requirements

• Willing to learn, be flexible, follow direction, use good communication skills, and be part of an interdisciplinary, fast-paced team
• Willing and able to accommodate out-of-town travel for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Working knowledge of State issued forms
• Proficient in Trimble sub-meter GPS unit or equivalent and associated software
• Completed archaeological field school or demonstrable equivalent training
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and excavation
• Experience working with Native American groups
• Familiarity with field applications like Survey123, Collector
• Specialization in Section 106 compliance on federal lands
• A valid driver's license is required
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
• 1 year minimum of CRM experience
• Experience with both small and large archaeological crews

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pay

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas: $52,500.00 - $76,100.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $57,800.00 - $83,700.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $62,000.00 - $89,800.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.