Archaeology Technician

Description

• Serving as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors.
• Recording and evaluating soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass USGS topographic maps, plan maps, iPads enabled with GPS location services and supplemented by a Trimble R1 GPS receiver, and photography.
• Identifying cultural features.
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
• Assist in archaeological field surveys utilizing a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Identifying historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Manage field equipment.
• Cleaning and preparing site surfaces for mapping and photography.

Requirements

• At least 1 season of a field school or supervised field experience preferred.
• Interest in and knowledge of cultural resource management and archaeological methods for survey, assessment, and excavation.
• Prior to employment with Stantec this position will require the successful completion of a background check.
• Extensive travel required-up to 90%.
• Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture; Industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field preferred.
• Valid drivers license.
• Experience with digital data collection via ESRI’s Field Maps app for ArcGIS is an asset.
• Adaptability and willingness to work as part of a team and independently.
• Archaeological field experience in Virginia or Mid-Atlantic preferred.
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance