Supervising Archaeologist

ARCHER CRM is an Archaeological Consulting company with offices throughout British Columbia.

ARCHER CRM strives to create and foster a workplace environment where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and celebrated. Through the recognition that every individual brings with them unique experiences, cultural histories, and perspectives, our goal is to create a workplace community that encourages growth, creative contribution, and success. With these goals, and through education, integrity and innovation, ARCHER Cultural Resource Management Corp. is committed to promoting the values of Canada’s cultural landscape.

ARCHER CRM has positions available in our Northern offices for full-time Archaeologists who are on track to becoming a Field Director (as per Bulletin 17) in British Columbia and/or Supervising Archaeologists. ARCHER CRM has a competitive Benefits package for this position, actively supports and encourages Archaeologists with their Field Directorship goals, and provides an additional Health and Wellness plan for our long-term employees.

Job Description

Primary Responsibility: To support Project Leads and Project Managers in conducting and supervising archaeological field work meeting ARCHER CRM and stakeholder standards, including but not limited to:

1. Active participation in archaeological field assessments in a supervisory capacity;
2. Adhering to ARCHER CRM’s OH&S and Quality Assurance programs;
3. Provide direction and mentorship to archaeological field assistants;
4. Coordinate effectively with Crew Chief(s);
5. Coordinate with Project Lead(s) to satisfy client needs;
6. On an as-needed basis, assist Project Manager(s) with project coordination;
7. May involve frequent travel to other ARCHER CRM offices and jobsites.

Requirements:

1. Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
2. Canadian Citizen, or legally eligible to work in Canada;
3. Consistent availability to work away from home office at remote job sites and offices;
4. Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in Archaeology and/or Anthropology;
5. Minimum of 360 working days of consulting field experience;
6. Demonstrated experience in identifying, recording, documenting, and suggesting to a supervisor management recommendations for found archaeological remains, including features;
7. Must provide an up-to-date ‘experience summary spreadsheet’ as per Archaeology Branch Bulletin 17 (available here) if on track to becoming a Field Director;

Preference given to those with the following skills/experience:

1. Demonstrated ability to navigate;
2. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in a team environment, coordinating with Crew Chief(s) if present and taking direction from Project Leads, the Project Manager, and/or Directors;
3. Basic understanding of lithic technology and mapping techniques;
4. Safe operation of vehicles, ATV, UTV, and/or snowmobiles is preferred for our northern offices;
5. That at least one reference provided be an individual who can comment directly on the applicant’s supervisory time;

Preferred Certifications:

1. First Aid Level 1;

Remuneration:

$28.00/hour - $34.00/hour commensurate with demonstrated experience.

Please note that resumes with references provided will be examined first to expedite hiring.