Project Archaeologist - Calgary, AB, Canada - Stantec Consulting International Ltd.

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth.

We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise.

We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your primary role will be to conduct archaeological assessment (field survey) and detailed mitigation studies (excavation) in a field setting.

Additional tasks may include completion of artifact analysis and contributing to production of technical reports. You will work closely with Stantec's senior archaeologists, project managers, artifact analysts, and environmental staff.

Archaeological fieldwork under the direction of a Senior Archaeologist in various parts of Alberta and/or western or northern Canada.

Most work includes travel and shifts ranging from one day up to 24 days away from home; typical work shifts are 10 to 14 days, 10-hour days (overtime eligible).

Archaeological field survey, excavation, and construction monitoring.

Physical work including very long walks/hikes sometimes through challenging backcountry terrain, shovel testing, and archaeological excavation (hand excavation, use of wheelbarrows, etc.).

Operation of a motor vehicle, including pickup trucks and trailering and ATV/UTV use. Training provided for ATV/UTV use, as needed.
Operation of other types of motorized equipment including archaeological power screens (training provided). Some projects include travel in helicopter and small aircraft.
Working near mobile equipment and heavy machinery.
Note-taking and record keeping in the field, identifying archaeological artifacts and features.
Artifact cataloguing and analysis.

Safety training will be required, including internal training as well as external training such as First Aid and Ground Disturbance, as well as project specific training.

Clearing project-specific Drug & Alcohol testing may also be required. Required training costs are covered by Stantec.
Ability to travel and work non-standard work weeks/days and/or long shifts.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Physically demanding work often in remote field settings where proximity to services, including medical services, may be challenging.
Dedication to successful project execution and technical excellence.
Able to apply logic and technical capabilities to resolve issues in an effective manner.
Working understanding of technical writing skills.

Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment, including client-specific training (as required), and applying these policies and procedures as appropriate to your work.

Able to build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team.
in Archaeology or possessing a degree in archaeology are preferred. Successful completion of a field school and technical courses (e.g. lithic analysis, faunal analysis) is considered an asset.
Archaeological field experience in Alberta/Western Canada is preferred.
Possession of a valid driver's license is strongly preferred.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

Temporary
Entry Level


Schedule :
Full-time

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We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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