Archaeological Technician

Archaeological Technician

Job No: 2024-048 Location: Fort St. John, BC

• Join us in protecting natural, environmental, and cultural resources
• Get rewarded with competitive wages
• Travel to beautiful landscapes and potentially work on projects all over Western Canada

About Ecofor

Ecofor Consulting Ltd. is a natural and cultural resource management company, with offices in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Founded in 1996, Ecofor has steadily grown to meet the demands of our clients who include private contractors, developers, landowners, government agencies, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations.

Our team provides expertise in a broad range of disciplines in the biological, environmental, and social sciences. We specialize in fisheries, wildlife, aquatic and terrestrial resources, environmental management, archaeology and cultural resources, land use planning, ground penetrating radar, and forestry.

For more information about us, including our projects, please visit ecofor.ca.

About the Opportunity

Ecofor is currently seeking Archaeological Technicians to join our team in Fort St. John, BC. This position is planned to start in February 2025.

This is an Hourly position with a wage range of $26 - $29 per hour, depending on experience. The successful candidates must reside in or be willing to move to Fort St. John, BC.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Field reconnaissance and archaeological impact assessments for oil and gas, forestry, transportation, and other industries.
• The identification of areas of archaeological potential and archaeological sites.
• Data collection and data management.
• Systematic Data Recovery (excavation).
• Working in collaboration with local First Nations.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within Ecofor’s corporate culture.

Qualifications include:

• To qualify, you will need to be pursuing or have an undergraduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or a combination of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, desire to grow the business, and work closely with other environmental professionals, environmental discipline leads, and First Nations.
• Physical ability to do strenuous fieldwork in a variety of field conditions.
• Willing to travel for work and stay in remote accommodations for extended periods of time.
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management is not required but would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with handheld GPS units and mapping software, pedestrian survey, subsurface testing, excavation, data collection, field note taking, and laboratory experience would also be an asset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software.
• Skills with snowmobiles, ATVs, and UTVs are an asset.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid Driver's License.

Lastly, you will be joining us with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that we do.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be awarded with:

• Competitive wages and generous annual field equipment allowance
• An opportunity to travel and work in stunning outdoor sites
• Hands-on experience in a growing industry
• And much more!

Our Values

Ecofor Is a safety-first company. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Ecofor values diversity and will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, religion, age, gender identity, nationality, or sexual orientation.

We respectfully recognize and acknowledge the relationships that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada have with the land all Canadians live on and enjoy.

If our values resonate with you — apply today!

Job ID Numbers:

• 2024-048 – Fort St. John, BC

Please apply online at ecofor.ca/careers or submit your resume and cover letter by January 17, 2025. Please include the Job ID number(s) you are applying for in your cover letter/ resume. We wish to thank everyone for their interest in Ecofor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-17
Expected start date: 2025-02-03