Job Postings (old)

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Options

There are a number of career options for archaeologists in British Columbia. Archaeologists are employed by museums, government (including federal, provincial, and First Nation), as well as the private sector. Most archaeologists are employed by the private sector to evaluate developments to ensure compliance with the Heritage Conservation Act.
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Nature of the Work

Archaeological work includes fieldwork (both survey and excavation), artifact processing and analysis, and report preparation. The majority of entry-level jobs involve survey often in remote areas (primarily for forestry and oil/gas clients). Field conditions can be difficult and the work is often physically demanding. Pay scales vary widely from company to company.
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Required Qualifications

Qualifications vary from company to company and from job to job. Many companies require a bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology and previous fieldwork experience (such as a field school). Outdoor experience, survey/orienteering skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office, ArcView, AutoCAD), writing skills, and strong interpersonal skills are also important.
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Employment Opportunities

Current job postings are listed below. If you are looking for employment you could also contact BCAPA member companies. You may also want to check provincial and federal postings. Shovel-bums is a mailing list run by Yahoo Groups which is devoted to postings. Job ads are also occasionally distributed through the BC Archaeology discussion list (also run by Yahoo Groups). More information about archaeology can be sourced via our links page. If you have questions about a career in archaeology you can contact the BCAPA through the administrator at admin@bcapca.bc.ca .
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Current Job Postings

BCAPA Members can submit postings to: admin@bcapca.bc.ca. Postings must be 200 words or less. Please indicate an expiry date for your posting (you can ask for an extension if required), or indicate that you would prefer the advertisement to be a “Standing Posting” (maximum duration one year).

AMEC Earth and Environmental

AMEC Earth and Environmental, an international engineering, project management, and consultancy firm, is accepting résumés from highly motivated individuals for several full-time permanent Archaeologist and Assistant Archaeologist positions in our Fort St. John and Fort Nelson offices. While the work will focus on oil & gas related archaeological impact assessments, work in other sectors can be expected. The job requires residence in Fort St. John or Fort Nelson. Archaeological experience in northeastern BC, northern Alberta or northern Saskatchewan, and experience with ATVs and snowmobiles an asset but not required. Responsibilities will vary depending on experience but could include project design and management; preparation of proposals; conducting field surveys and excavations; supervision; office-based research; writing of interim and final reports. These are career path positions. AMEC offers an excellent remuneration package, conference support, health and safety training. Wage will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum qualifications:

BA in Archaeology (or Anthropology with an Archaeology focus)
Commitment to working in northern BC and living in Fort St John
Valid Canadian driver’s license (with clean record)
Commitment to safety
Level 1 First Aid, ATV Ticket, Snowmobile Ticket, H2S Alive, Bear Aware, WHMIS (training provided where necessary)
Willingness to work at remote project sites, sometimes under challenging field conditions
Positive “can-do” attitude, and good interpersonal and communication skills
Good computer and writing skills
Physically fit

Submit résumé and brief cover letter with references by email to arcas.employment@amec.com. (Posted February 26, 2011).

AMEC Earth and Environmental

AMEC Earth and Environmental, an international engineering, project management, and consultancy firm, is looking for a full-time Senior Archaeologist & Project Manager for its Burnaby office. The candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cultural resource management projects throughout the province and potentially elsewhere. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, field work, data analysis, report writing, interacting with clients and government personnel, supervising staff, and managing projects from start to finish. The candidate will work in a dynamic and supportive team environment with some of the most experienced consulting archaeologists in BC.

Applicants must have a Bachelors or graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology; archaeological consulting and/or research experience; archaeological project management experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills; be capable of quality deadline-driven work with minimal supervision. Familiarity with BC archaeology required; BC permit holding status preferred but not essential. Applicants must be in excellent physical health and hold a valid Driver’s License.

This is a career path position. AMEC offers an excellent remuneration package, conference support, health and safety training. Wages will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send résumé with covering letter stating salary expectations, availability and references by e-mail to arcas.employment@amec.com. (Posted February 26, 2011)

AMEC Earth and Environmental

AMEC Earth and Environmental, an international engineering, project management, and consultancy firm, is accepting résumés from highly motivated individuals for several full-time term (6-month+) positions as Field Archaeologist and Field Assistant Archaeologist in our Burnaby, Tumbler Ridge, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson offices, starting April 15-May 1, 2011. The work will focus on oil & gas related archaeological impact assessments in northeastern BC, but work in other sectors and regions may be available. Archaeological field experience and experience with ATVs an asset but not required. Responsibilities will vary depending on experience but will focus on leading and assisting in field surveys, recording archaeological sites, and potentially writing of reports. Upon completion of term contract some candidates might be offered full time positions, depending on company needs. AMEC offers an excellent remuneration package for term employees, including needed health and safety training. Wage will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Minimum qualifications:

BA in Archaeology (or Anthropology with an Archaeology focus)
Valid Canadian driver’s license (with clean record)
Commitment to safety
Level I First Aid, ATV Ticket, Snowmobile Ticket, H2S Alive, Bear Aware, WHMIS (training provided where necessary)
Willingness to work away from home for lengthy periods of time, sometimes under challenging field conditions
Positive, “can-do” attitude, and good interpersonal and communication skills
Physically fit

Submit résumé and brief cover letter with references by email to arcas.employment@amec.com. (Posted February 21, 2011).

BC Association of Professional Archaeologists

BC Association of Professional Archaeologists seeks an Administrator/Executive Assistant. This self-employed individual with their own office space will:

provide remote administrative support for the BCAPA Directors
attend monthly Directors teleconference meetings and draft minutes
maintain active paper records/files and electronic records of the Association
maintain/edit website using software installed on own PC
accommodate the BCAPA phone line (Shaw preferred) and house the BCAPA tel/fax machine
provide onsite storage for BCAPA archives
regularly pick up BCAPA mail sent to a rented P.O. Box
make periodic as-required deposits to the Royal Bank
be located in the Greater Vancouver or Greater Victoria area.

The incumbent will be a highly organized individual who is trustworthy and self-motivated and able to function independently yet judge when consultation with Directors is appropriate. The Administrator is often the first point of contact at the BCAPA so must be professional and diplomatic. Must represent all members equally and without bias. Confidentiality is important. Able to effectively communicate via email. Familiarity with the business of consulting archaeology in B.C. beneficial.

In addition to familiarity with MS Office and email programs in general, specific skills include proficiency with MS Word mail merge, and MS Access tables, reports and data sorting. Expect to work about 20 hours a month on average, though this will vary widely during the year (time commitment will generally intensify from November through March).
Please submit résumé and cover letter including expected hourly rate by email to: directors@bcapca.bc.ca. (Posted February 21, 2011).

Rescan

Rescan offers a wide range of archaeological services that are designed to meet the specific requirements of our clients. The archaeologists at Rescan have expertise in archaeological baseline and impact assessments. Archaeological studies are conducted with a holistic approach; our archaeologists work collaboratively on projects with other scientists to identify and manage heritage resources. Rescan encourages the active participation of local community members in field studies and strives to facilitate the integration of local knowledge in all projects. The successful candidates will have:

A Masters degree in archaeology or anthropology with a specialty in archaeology, with a minimum of 5 years of consulting experience preferably on large scale projects.
Demonstrated permit holding ability in any of the following provinces: BC, Saskatchewan, NWT and/or Nunavut.
A proven ability to develop effective research design and complete analysis while also meeting budget and schedule requirements; and,
A proven ability to write high quality technical reports in a timely manner.

Other requirements include:

Organized, efficient and flexible individuals who work well in a team environment;
Responsible for conducting archaeological field survey, monitoring, and excavation work;
Must be willing to travel and work away from home for several weeks at one time;
Valid driver’s license;
Physically fit with a commitment to safety; and
Ability to work flexible hours (i.e., short-notice or extended hours).

Candidates can send their resumes to: mboychuk@rescan.com (Posted January 24, 2011).

Northwind Archaeological Consulting Ltd.

Northwind Archaeological Consulting Ltd. is immediately seeking a full time energetic, self-motivated Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional. Must be capable of orthophoto analysis, data acquisition and conversion, data modelling, spatial database development and cartographic presentation.

Qualifications for GIS Technician include:

Must have a minimum of technical degree in GIS or 2-5 years GIS experience.
Must be willing to take part in Archaeological field assessments.
Must work well in a team environment, with team leader experience being ideal.
Must have the capacity to conduct work with minimal supervision and oversight.
Accustomed to working with 4×4 trucks, ATVs and Snowmobiles would be an asset.

Safety Tickets would be an asset:

Level 1 First Aid
Transportation Endorsement
HRS Alive
WHMIS
ATV Safety
Snow Pro
Bear Aware
Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Preference will be given to applicant with an Archaeology/Anthropology degree. Please forward resume to Northwind Archaeological Consulting Ltd. 10528 Alaska Rd., Fort St. John, BC V1J 1B3 or email: ken@northwind-arch.com (Posted December 3, 2010).

STANTEC

STANTEC, (formerly I.R. Wilson Consultants Ltd.) is seeking full-time, permanent Field Directors for its Victoria and Vancouver offices. These positions will be based at these office locations but will involve travel around the province.

The successful candidates will have:

A Master’s degree in archaeology or anthropology with a specialty in archaeology, or Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent combination of postgraduate training and experience;
Archaeology Branch Field Director status;
A proven ability to develop effective research design and complete analysis while also meeting budget and schedule requirements; and,
A proven ability to write high quality technical reports in a timely manner.

Core requirements include:

Organized, efficient and flexible individuals who work well in a team environment;
Responsible for conducting archaeological field survey, monitoring, and excavation work throughout British Columbia;
Must be willing to travel and work away from home for several weeks at one time;
Valid driver’s license;
Physically fit; and,
Committed to safety.

Wage will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. I.R. Wilson offers a comprehensive benefit package with full-time employment. Please submit your CV with cover letter outlining your experience, availability, references and salary expectations to shane.bond@stantec.com (Posted September 8, 2010).

ARCHER CRM Partnership

ARCHER CRM Partnership is recruiting a motivated individual for the position of Project Manager. This is a full-time position, with the successful candidate having the choice of being based either in Fort St. John or Fort Nelson. Prior archaeological field experience in BC, AB, or the territories is required, with preference given to individuals who have achieved Field Director status in one or more regions of BC, and preferably in both fields of Inspection (assessment) and Investigation (excavation). Permit holding status is not necessary, excellent organizational and communication skills are.

The candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of CRM projects. Duties will include client, regulatory & stakeholder liaison, co-ordination with parallel initiatives (i.e., TUS/TEK), proposal preparation, field work & crew supervision, reporting, and/or other tasks compatible with the individual’s demonstrated skills or interests.

The position entails frequent travel, and a valid Driver’s licence is a necessity. Other requirements include :

WCB OFA Level 1 certification.
High level of physical fitness.
Ability to work flexible hours (i.e., short-notice or extended hours).
Experience with multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary work environments.

Please email resumes, questions, and relevant documentation to jobs@archercrm.ca … your application is confidential.

ARCHER CRM is all about quality, informative archaeology, and you will be working with some of the most experienced & dedicated hands-on professionals in the north — if you are of the same mind, consider the career benefits. (Posted August 26, 2010).

ARCHER CRM Partnership

ARCHER CRM Partnership is recruiting a motivated individual for the position of Field Director/Crew Chief FD stream . This is a full-time position, with the successful candidate having the choice of being based either in Fort St. John or Fort Nelson. Preference is for individuals who have achieved one of the following:

Field Director status (Inspection) in more than one region of BC or AB equivalent or …
Field Director in one region for both fields of Inspection (assessment) and Investigation (excavation) or …
A Bachelors in archaeology and demonstrated competence operating 4×4 vehicles and ATVs in remote regions.

The candidate will be responsible for crew supervision, crew logistics, and data management, and will work alongside a Project Manager. Duties will also include tasks compatible with the individual’s demonstrated skills or interests.

The position entails frequent travel, and a valid Driver’s licence is a necessity. Other requirements include:

WCB OFA Level 1 certification.
High level of physical fitness.
Ability to work flexible hours (i.e., short-notice or extended hours).
Experience with multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary work environments.

Please email resumes, questions, and relevant documentation to jobs@archercrm.ca … your application is confidential.

Millennia Research Limited

Millennia Research Limited, located in Victoria, is looking for an experienced archaeologist to fill a full time position as Senior Archaeologist/Project Director. The position is based in Victoria, but work will take place in all areas of BC, so candidates must be willing to travel and spend time away from home. The successful candidate will be responsible for various projects from start to finish, working within a flexible, supportive team structure. Duties will include proposal preparation, communication and planning with clients, First Nations and Government personnel, field work and crew supervision, analysis and report writing. Candidates must be able to work to deadlines with minimal supervision.

Applicants must have a Bachelors or graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology; knowledge of the BC Heritage Conservation Act; BC archaeological project management experience; and be eligible for field director status. Preference will be given to candidates that are able to hold permits for coastal BC and are members of the BCAPA. Other requirements of the job:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated report writing skills
Excellent organizational skills
WCB OFA Level 1 and Transportation Endorsement certification
a high level of physical fitness
a valid BC driver’s licence

Wage will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Millennia offers a benefit package with full-time employment and professional development support. Please submit CV with covering letter outlining experience, availability, references and salary expectations to donna@millennia-research.com. (Posted June 1, 2010).

Altamira Consulting Ltd

Altamira Consulting Ltd. is a registered BC archaeological consulting company working in BC, Yukon and Alberta. Altamira has offices in Edmonton and Victoria. We are currently seeking full time employees for full time, project manager (Permit Holder) positions for projects in British Columbia. These positions are currently based out of Victoria but could be modified for other locations. We offer a comprehensive, paid health and dental benefit program, research support, paid conferences and occupational health and safety training. Salary will be based on education and experience, with a guaranteed annual bonus. Depending on experience a hiring bonus may be offered to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities will include project research, design and management, the preparation of proposals, and employee training, mentoring and supervision. You will work with minimal supervision in a team environment, be expected to have research interests and will be compensated for additional responsibilities.

Applicants must be qualified, must have held HCA Permits and be in good standing with the Archaeology Branch.
Please provide a detailed CV with your name on it and a covering letter stating expectations, availablity and references to altamira@archaeology.ca (Posted March 16, 2010).

Northwind Archaeological Consulting Ltd

Northwind Archaeological Consulting Ltd is immediately seeking full-time Archaeological Field Supervisors /Directors. Qualifications for Field Director include:

University degree in Archaeology/Anthropology
Qualified as a field director
Leadership skills along with organization and communication skills
Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS mapping is an asset
Familiarity with report writing, Archaeological Impact Assessments and Excavations
Accustomed to working with 4×4 trucks, ATVs, snowmobiles
Experience working with First Nations
Valid B.C. drivers license
Physically fit
Experience with 4×4 trucks, ATVs and Snowmobiles is an asset.

Safety Tickets Would be an Asset:

Level 1 First Aid
Transportation Endorsement
H2S Alive
WHMIS
ATV Safety
Bear Aware
Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Wages are based on experience. Please forward your resume to Ken@northwind-arch.com. No phone calls please. (Posted February 14, 2010).