Senior Archaeologist – Permit Holder

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $98,571.20 – $121,264

Ecofor Consulting Ltd. is a natural and cultural resource management company, with offices in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Founded in 1996, Ecofor has steadily grown to meet the demands of our clients who include private contractors, developers, landowners, government agencies, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations.

Our team provides expertise in a broad range of disciplines in the biological, environmental, and social sciences. We specialize in fisheries, wildlife, aquatic and terrestrial resources, environmental management, archaeology and cultural resources, land use planning, ground penetrating radar, and forestry.

As the Archaeologist Permit Holder, you will provide technical leadership on archaeological projects from planning through completion, ensuring work meets professional, regulatory, and quality standards. You will guide archaeological field programs and contribute to project planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting in accordance with applicable legislation and best practices. Working closely with Project Managers and project teams, you will help support project delivery and ensure technical requirements are met.

You will also mentor junior and intermediate staff, contribute to knowledge sharing, and support a collaborative team environment. The role includes engagement with clients, Indigenous partners, regulators, and other stakeholders as part of responsible project delivery. This position will typically include a combination of field and office-based work.

• Provide guidance, training and direction to junior and intermediate archaeologists to ensure the quality and accuracy of work performed.
• Work with Project Managers to manage discipline-specific components of projects, including work scopes, budget and schedule management, client liaison, technical leadership, equipment and coordinating project teams.
• Support or lead aspects of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing.
• Lead and oversee archaeological assessments, evaluations, and mitigations under permitting and non-permitted contexts.
• Analyze and interpret archaeological and cultural heritage data to support archaeological assessments, impact evaluations, and the development of practical mitigation and management strategies.
• Apply expert-level knowledge of provincial/territorial regulatory frameworks to ensure projects comply with all relevant archaeological and heritage legislation, policies, and permitting requirements at provincial/territorial and federal levels.
• Apply and hold permits to complete work in the various areas Ecofor conducts work.
• Foster positive relationships with local communities, Indigenous groups, governmental agencies and other partners.
• Promote a strong safety culture and work collaboratively within Ecofor’s corporate culture.

Our ideal candidate is a permit holder with ten or more years of experience in archaeology consulting with demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Ability to hold a permit in NWT, Alberta, Nunavut and Coastal BC is considered an asset. You are a highly organized and motivated self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

Experience in developing study designs, preparing reports, and mentoring junior staff will be valuable in this role. You will also demonstrate Indigenous cultural awareness and the ability to build respectful partnerships with First Nations communities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with GIS or digital data platforms is an asset. This role requires a degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, with a Master’s preferred, and eligibility to work in jurisdictions where Ecofor operates.

• B.A. or
  
  B.Sc. in Archaeology or Anthropology
• Existing permit holder is preferred but those applicants who are Field Director’s close to Permit Holder status would also be considered.
• Master’s in Archaeology or Anthropology an asset.
• Ten (10) plus…