Job: Senior Archaeologist

Millennia Research Limited
Senior Archaeologist

POSTED TO JOB BOARD ON: 25-APR-2022

About Us

Are you interested in working with a team that embraces new ways of doing archaeology? At Millennia our archaeologists and GIS specialists share a vision to provide high quality services and products using new technologies and approaches that contribute to the preservation, investigation and knowledge of the past. Our corporate culture prioritizes the inherent value of archaeological heritage, our connections with each other, our clients and the Nations with whom we work. We gratefully acknowledge these Indigenous communities, their living heritage, and the cultural legacy that has been shared with us. We are equally grateful for the commitment, integrity and passion of our dedicated team.

Millennia provides archaeological services to a wide variety of clients in British Columbia including First Nations, governments, Crown corporations, and private companies and individuals. We are a small company of approximately 20 employees with a collaborative and team-based work environment. Millennia’s office is located close to downtown Victoria, directly adjacent to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, and near major transit corridors with year-round walking, biking, and public transit friendly commuting options. Most of Millennia’s work is on southern Vancouver Island, but we undertake projects across British Columbia.

If our culture sounds like a match with yours, please apply.

Opportunity

Millennia is looking to expand our team of permanent and temporary full-time Senior Archaeologist positions. As a Senior Archaeologist, your key responsibilities may include:

•  Fieldwork including survey, monitoring, and data recovery excavation;
• Coordinating with field staff, GIS staff, and senior managers;
• QAQC of own and other’s work;
• Field preparations and logistical support;
• Provincial site inventory form preparation and review;
• Writing, review and editing of AOA, PFR, AIA interim and final reports;
• Proposal and cost estimate preparation;
• Routine office tasks;
• Liaison with clients, First Nations, and regulators; and,
• Project budget tracking and management.

Your Education, Credentials and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology;
• Strongly preferred BC Archaeology Branch approved Field Directors (as per Bulletin 17). Those that can demonstrate that they are very close to obtaining this will also be considered.
• Canadian citizen or valid work permit;
• Preference will be given to candidates with province-wide permit holding status.
• A valid BC driver’s licence (Class 5 or higher);
• A willingness to travel and spend time away from home;
• Compliance with current Millennia Safe Work Procedures;
• WCB OFA Level 1 (transportation endorsement an asset);
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Able to conduct fieldwork under strenuous conditions and rough terrain;
• Experience creating, tracking, and managing budgets;
• Experience writing and editing technical reports;
• Familiarity with the Heritage Conservation Act and current BC Archaeology Branch policies and bulletins.

Our Offer to You

In keeping with our corporate culture, Millennia offers a rounded employment package that supports our team in the field, in the office and in their personal lives, a package that recognizes the value of a work/life balance and well-being. This package includes:

• A competitive wage and benefits package;
• A hybrid remote and in-office work environment;
• Year-round field and office opportunities;
• A flexible work schedule;
• Project management opportunities;
• A combination of office and field tasks;
• Interesting archaeological projects and learning opportunities;
• Working with long-term committed clients, including many First Nations; and,
• Opportunities to work on wide variety of projects. No two jobs are the same!

Wage will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Permanent positions will be based out of Victoria; temporary positions may offer flexibility or be based elsewhere in BC.

Please submit CV with covering letter outlining experience, availability, references and wage expectations to morley@millennia-research.com