Seasonal Archaeology Field Technician

Position Overview

Stantec is a leading global provider of professional consulting services in the fields of environmental sciences, engineering, and archaeology. We are currently seeking experienced Archaeology Technicians to join our dynamic team on a project basis. As an Archaeology Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our field programs by assisting with data collection and analysis. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including solar fields, residential developments, wetland restorations, major urban revitalization projects, pipelines, transmission lines, transportation projects, and excavation and investigations of cemeteries.

This hourly, on-call position will support the archaeological fieldwork needs of the Midwest region. The position requires the ability to work outdoors in urban and remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain. Stantec is committed to workplace safety and maintaining safe work practices. Extensive travel may be required. The standard work week is typically Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work required based on project demands and weather conditions.

Projects typically run from March through November, with opportunities to travel for fieldwork during the winter months. Multi‑week field assignments are common.

• Working with field crews to conduct archaeological fieldwork.
• Demonstrating skills and experience with field tasks such as pre‑contact and historic artifact identification, as well as soil analysis and interpretation.
• Working under the supervision of a field director or crew lead in Minnesota and neighboring states.
• Occasional laboratory duties may be available on a project‑specific basis.
• Traveling extensively to project sites.
• Prioritizing safety in field and laboratory practices.
• Operating and maintaining field equipment including GPS units, digital cameras, tablets, and hand tools.
• Following established safety protocols for hazardous conditions including extreme weather, wildlife encounters, and excavation safety.
• Participating in daily tailgate safety meetings and following site‑specific safety plans.
• Exercising stop‑work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.

• Positive, safety‑first attitude.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized and capable of executing work assignments with attention to detail.
• Commitment to producing high quality in‑field work products.
• Ability to walk 4‑10 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Conduct Phase I survey, Phase II testing, and Phase III data recovery.
• Perform laboratory duties including artifact processing, classification, and curation, as well as artifact photography, database management, mapping, and report layout.
• Maintain the ability to travel to and from onsite jobs and the Plymouth office locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a field school or CRM setting as an archaeologist, surveyor, or similar role.
• Technical expertise or specialty within Archaeology/Anthropology is advantageous.
• Familiarity with recording field data using ESRI’s Field Maps is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Upper Midwest archaeology and field methods is preferred.

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY areas: $45,500.00 – $63,700.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program,…