On-Call Archaeologist

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our Northern California archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but could include work throughout California, with potential opportunities in the Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position and work need is heavily influenced by the seasonal weather. On occasion, there may be opportunity for office and/or lab-based work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Collect field data
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type)
• Assist in archaeological impact assessments
• Excavations
• Construction Monitoring

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home
• A valid California driver’s license is required.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required 
• At least two years of previous monitoring experience is preferred
• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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