Field Technician; Field Based; Dease Lake

Position: Field Technician (Field Based) (Dease Lake)
Location: Northern British Columbia (Fort Nelson)

Field Technicians  ERM is hiring Field Technicians to join our global consulting firm as part of our archaeology and cultural heritage team in Whitehorse/Mayo, YT.
The successful candidate will work with our team to complete archaeological field surveys.
Responsibilities   Participating in survey and shovel testing.
Assisting an ERM Archaeologist with data collection.
Working in a team environment to meet productivity and safety goals.
Fieldwork is shift‑work, up to five 12‑day shifts (including two travel days) to assist with pedestrian survey and shovel testing of landforms identified as having high archaeological potential and recording archaeological sites.
The field surveys will include travel via truck and/or helicopter, and walking in variable terrain to observe, identify and record heritage features.
The successful candidate will be expected to travel from their home location to stay in camp for the duration of the shift.
Requirements   A Degree in Anthropology (with a focus in archaeology) or in Archaeology preferred.
0-3 years of archaeological survey and impact assessment experience.
Applicants enrolled in a degree granting university who have completed a field school in archaeology are encouraged to apply.
Prior archaeological field school experience is a plus.
Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
Working knowledge of archaeological survey and impact assessment protocols.
Ability to work 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.
Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.
Benefits   Accommodation, meals and transportation will be provided.

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