Archaeology Field Supervisor

Description

• Work with Indigenous communities to develop and maintain relationships of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration.
• Take initiative and be responsive to changing project, equipment, material, and personnel needs.
• Supervise and perform archaeological assessments and mitigations utilizing a variety of approved field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Supervise a team of Archaeology Field Technicians.
• Prepare and maintain detailed field notes, drawings, and maps.
• Quality control fieldwork and data, and complete work in accordance with the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists.
• Learn from and assist senior technical advisors in the development of advanced technical methods, techniques, documents, and tools.
• Lead and motivate your field team to achieve productivity goals.
• Work with senior technical advisors, Project Managers, and Task Managers for delivery high-quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team.

Requirements

• Conscientious, organized, disciplined, and goal oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform rigorous physical activities, such as lifting up to 50 lbs and being capable of repetitive movement under adverse weather conditions.
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team are essential.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree BA/B.Sc. in archaeology or equivalent combination of education (i.e., cultural resources, heritage, anthropology) and experience.
• A thorough understanding and application of the MCM’s Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists and associated Technical Bulletins are required.
• Minimum of one year of proven field experience (Stage 1-4 AA) in the role of Archaeology Field Supervisor, specific to Ontario consulting archaeology; greater than one year experience preferred.
• Travel within Ontario and overnight for extended durations is required at times.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• A good driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills.
• Minimum of a Research License in good standing with the MCM.
• Experience field directing Stage 3 archaeological assessment and Stage 4 excavation is a valued asset.
• Working knowledge of Indigenous and Euro-Canadian archaeological resources and artifacts, including the identification of archaeological stratigraphy, cultural features, and settlement patterns.
• Work must comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures and Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) program, policies, and safe work practices.
• Experience with ArcGIS, and other digital data applications, as well as transits and total stations.
• Thorough understanding of MCM reporting requirements and their relevance to archaeological fieldwork.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance