Job: Archaeologist – Apprentice and Field Supervisor

Archer CRM Partnership
Archaeologist – Apprentice and Field Supervisor

For the Spring of 2019 our Burnaby office is accepting resumes for possible upcoming large scale projects in the Vancouver area. The positions will be project specific and therefore short term. Successful applicants will have their names placed on a standby list to be contacted when the projects come online.

Job description

Primary Responsibility – to assist Archaeological Field Directors in conducting archaeological field work, including but not limited to:

• Active participation in archaeological field assessments;
• Adhering to ARCHER CRM Partnership’s OH&S and Quality Assurance programs;
• Acquiring field experience and knowledge from senior staff with the intention of taking on further responsibilities within the organization;
• Upon demonstrated ability, assist Field Director(s) with any/all fieldwork tasks and responsibilities;
• May involve frequent travel to other ARCHER CRM Partnership offices and job sites.

Preference given to those with the following skills/experience:

• Demonstrated ability to take effective field notes;
• Demonstrated ability to navigate;
• Field experience (field school, co-op term, field assistant);
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in a team environment;
• Basic understanding of lithic technology, GPS terminology and mapping techniques;
• Safe operation of vehicles, ATV, snowmobiles, and other devices

Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver Licence;
• Canadian Citizen;
• Consistent availability to work away from home office at remote job sites and offices
• Undergraduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Earth Sciences.
• Candidates not willing to relocate to a close proximity to one of our offices may still be considered if they are willing to cover all travel and accommodation costs directly related to their remote location.

Certifications:

• First Aid Level 1 and Transportation Endorsement;
• H2S, WHMIS, TDG;
• ATV Rider Safety & Snow Pro;
• Bear Aware.

Remuneration:

• Wage commensurate with demonstrated experience.

No telephone inquiries. References must be submitted with CV.

Questions & expressions of interest are to be forwarded to jobs at (@) archercrm.ca , or by fax to 1.250.261.5474.

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