Seasonal Archaeology Field Technician

About the role

Stantec is a leading global provider of professional consulting services in the fields of environmental sciences, engineering, and archaeology. We are currently seeking experienced Archaeology Technicians to join our dynamic team on a project basis.

Responsibilities

• Working with field crews to conduct archaeological fieldwork.
• Demonstrating skills and experience with field tasks such as precontact and historic artifact identification, as well as soil analysis and interpretation.
• Working under the supervision of a field director or crew lead in Minnesota and neighboring states.
• Occasional laboratory duties may be available on a project specific basis.
• Traveling extensively to project sites.
• Operating and maintaining field equipment including GPS units, digital cameras, tablets, and hand tools.
• Following established safety protocols for hazardous conditions including extreme weather, wildlife encounters, and excavation safety.
• Participating in daily tailgate safety meetings and following site-specific safety plans.
• Exercising stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.

Requirements

• A positive, safety-first attitude.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized and capable of executing work assignments with attention to detail.
• Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products.
• Ability to walk 4-10 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Conduct Phase I survey, Phase II testing, and Phase III data recovery.
• Perform laboratory duties including artifact processing, classification, and curation, as well as artifact photography, database management, mapping, and report layout.
• Maintain the ability to travel to and from onsite jobs and the Plymouth office locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Credentials

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field.
• Previous experience in a field school or CRM setting as an archaeologist, surveyor, or similar role.
• Technical expertise or specialty within Archaeology/Anthropology is advantageous.
• Familiarity with recording field data using ESRI’s Field Maps is highly desirable.
• Work experience in the Upper Midwest area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Skills

• Positive, safety-first attitude.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized and capable of executing work assignments with attention to detail.
• Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products.
• Ability to walk 4-10 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Conduct Phase I survey, Phase II testing, and Phase III data recovery.
• Perform laboratory duties including artifact processing, classification, and curation, as well as artifact photography, database management, mapping, and report layout.
• Maintain the ability to travel to and from onsite jobs and the Plymouth office locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A 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 and paid family leave.
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• Vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for 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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45,500.00 - $63,700.00 annually. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position with occasional travel.