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 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 archaeology and field methods is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program.
• 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.

Pay

$45,500.00 - $63,700.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Location

MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas