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. As an Archaeology Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our field programs by assisting with data collection and analysis.

This hourly, on-call position will support the archaeological fieldwork needs of the Midwest region. Projects typically run from March through November, with opportunities to travel for fieldwork during the winter months. Multi-week field assignments are common.

Responsibilities

• Work with field crews to conduct archaeological fieldwork.
• Demonstrate skills and experience with field tasks such as precontact and historic artifact identification, as well as soil analysis and interpretation.
• Work under the supervision of a field director or crew lead in Wisconsin and neighboring states.
• Perform occasional laboratory duties on a project-specific basis, including artifact processing, classification, and curation, artifact photography, database management, mapping, and report layout.
• Travel extensively to project sites, which may include local and out-of-town assignments.
• Prioritize safety in field and laboratory practices, including following established safety protocols for hazardous conditions such as extreme weather, wildlife encounters, and excavation safety.
• Operate and maintain field equipment including GPS units, digital cameras, tablets, and hand tools.
• Participate in daily tailgate safety meetings and follow site-specific safety plans.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.

Capabilities and Credentials

• 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.
• Maintain the ability to travel to and from onsite jobs and office locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, an 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.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees receive ten paid holidays each calendar year and accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, plus paid sick leave (or more generous leave in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to a 401(k) plan, the employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law.