Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language: English
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Positions Available: 1
NOC Group: Other Professional Occupations in Social Science, n.e.c. (4169)
NOC Job Title: Archaeological Field Worker
Expires in 120 days
Expires: 2021-11-17
Posted: 2021-07-20
Last Updated: 2021-07-20
Job Location(s)
315 Yorsten Street
Williams Lake, British Columbia
V2G 1H1, Canada
Job Description
Job Summary:
Sugar Cane Archaeology, a division of Sugar Cane Development Corporation (“SCDC”), is seeking an Archaeological Field Director/Supervisor to be based out of our office in downtown Williams Lake.
Sugar Cane Archaeology is a rapidly growing professional services provider that is currently staffed by several archaeologists, project managers, health and safety professionals and 15-20 seasonal field crew.
The Archaeological Field Director will have experience supervising and directing field crews in conducting archaeology or heritage resource management work including pedestrian survey, shovel testing and archaeological excavation, under a Heritage Conservation Act Permit, or otherwise.
In addition to the above, the Archaeological Field Director may be required to assist with other Natural Resource Management or environmental stewardship duties as directed by the Board of SCDC.
Duties:
Identify and record areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites
Collect data and complete data management
Lead preliminary field reconnaissance surveys, and archaeological impact assessments
Carry out archaeological monitoring
Write permit applications, interim reports, final reports, and proposals
Engage with clients and assist with business development
Assist with Crown referrals and other natural resource management duties assigned by the Board of SCDC
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
Field Director status in the Interior Plateau preferred
Experience working with First Nations cultural heritage management teams
Minimum BSc in Archaeology or BA in Anthropology with a major in archaeology
Minimum 3 years experience in Cultural Resource Management in BC
Minimum 3 years experience identifying traditional use sites & features, CMTs, and lithic artifacts
Experience with lithic artifact analysis and cataloging, identification of traditional use sites & features, mapping, pedestrian surveys, subsurface testing, excavation, data collection (field notes, photographs, digital information)
A valid class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract is required
OFA level 1, WHIMS, S100, RISC, H2S, UTV/ATV, Chainsaw, Snowmobile, Bear Aware, Confined Space preferred, but will train
Desire to work closely (in both leadership and supporting roles) with other environmental professionals and First Nations
Excellent writing and communications skills
Dedicated to following and promoting a strong health, safety and environment (HSE) culture
Able to work independently and lead crews in challenging field conditions.
How to Apply
Expiring: Nov 17, 2021
Contact: Kirk Dressler
Phone: (778)-417-0193
Fax: (778) 417-0199
Email: [email protected]
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