Junior Archaeologist

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Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

We’re seeking a Junior Archaeologist with experience in archaeology or anthropology to join our Environmental Services Team in Atlantic Canada. This is your opportunity to build your career with a team that offers mentorship from experienced, multi‑disciplined professionals, time banking and flexibility, and travel across Atlantic Canada.

Depending on the candidate's qualifications, this will be a full‑time permanent position or a contract position with the potential to transition to a full‑time permanent position based on performance and availability of work.

• Assist with archaeological field work and reporting under current provincial and professional requirements.
• Conduct archaeological walkovers: field walking at specified intervals to identify archaeological resources or evaluate archaeological resource potential.
• Perform test pit surveys: hand excavation of test pits along specified intervals to identify archaeological resources.
• Excavate archaeological test units.
• Stake out archaeological grids.
• Record and interpret soil stratigraphy and archaeological features.
• Identify artifacts in the field and catalogue them in the office.
• Prepare archaeological field research permit applications and archaeological impact assessment reports.
• Conduct supporting background research and prepare related permits and reports, contributing to environmental assessments.
• Travel to various local and/or remote field sites, with overnight travel sometimes required, and occasional 1‑2 week shifts away from home.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s HSSE Program.

• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and complete physically demanding fieldwork in a range of weather conditions for up to 12 hours per day while maintaining a positive, solutions‑focused attitude.
• Willingness to travel within Atlantic Canada and work in remote locations with overnight stays for short and long durations.
• Able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently, as required.
• Strong initiative with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and make independent, informed decisions.
• Time‑management skills that include balancing short‑term and immediate work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, technical writing, and electronic communications.
• Knowledge of current provincial regulatory requirements relating to archaeology in Atlantic Canada (asset).
• Experience working with GIS software and digital data‑collection tools.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing field programs.

• A master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, or equivalent, is preferred.
• Current graduate students in anthropology or archaeology are encouraged to apply.
• Academic or work experience in Atlantic Canada, particularly New Brunswick, is an asset.
• Typical office environment involves computers and largely sedentary work; field work may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

Locations in PEI: $57,400.00 – $83,300.00 Annually.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health‑care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Canada | NB | Fredericton