Job: Field Technicians,  Field Supervisors,  Field Directors

Ridgeline Archaeology Ltd.
Field Technicians,  Field Supervisors,  Field Directors

POSTED TO JOB BOARD ON: 17-JAN-2023

Information:

Ridgeline offers a competitive salary, RRSPs, paid sick time, medical/dental and training allowances and staff are compensated for 100% of drive time from office to site, overtime and per diems, as well as comprehensive benefits to full time employees.  We encourage and support your education and provide and extensive training and professional growth opportunities.

Ridgeline Archaeology is an Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Management company with offices in Prince George and Salmon Arm.  Ridgeline provides professional consulting, surveys, excavations, and mitigations throughout the northern and Interior British Columbia. Our consulting team has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in providing smart, SAFE, sensible, and cost-effective consulting and heritage solutions for our clients and communities.

We are seeking motivated individuals with all levels of experience to join our team for the 2023 field season and beyond. Join us in recording and protecting cultural and heritage features while growing your skills in an exciting industry where you will challenge the most beautiful and remote areas of British Columbia’s back country.

We encourage applicants of all experience levels to apply.

Job Description:

• Conduct field surveys in remote locations and in inclement weather
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of field equipment and vehicles
• Assist with planning and preparation of field work
• Record and log data using GPS (iPads), take photographs and write effective field notes
• Contribute to a healthy team dynamic and overall team safety
• Comply with all appropriate safety standards and our company Policies and Procedures
• Conduct site evaluations, mitigations, and excavations according to Arch Branch standards
• Assist with artifact analysis and preparation of technical and site reports
• Identify archaeological features and assist in the recording of field data

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology (students are also encouraged to apply)
• Ability to work in remote locations in adverse weather, and in physically strenuous terrain
• Willing to travel throughout the province and work long days
• Capable of conducting safe teamwork outdoors and in remote locations
• Comfortable working around wildlife (bear etc.) and domestic animals (crew dogs)

Desirable skills:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
•   Bear aware
•   Level 1 First Aid and H2S
•   ATV/UTV training
•   S100
•   Outdoor survival skills

Location:

Based out of Prince George and Salmon Arm but working at various locations throughout the Interior and Northern BC.

Salary:

Increasing with experience and education:

• Field Techs – $22-28/hr.
• Supervisors – $28-35/hr.
• Field Directors – $75,000+ annual salary