Archaeological Technician

Overview

Stantec's Cultural Resources team seeks on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, primarily in Maine and New York. The role involves executing fieldwork under supervision, extensive travel with overnight stays, and occasional lab tasks.

• Execute archaeological fieldwork tasks such as controlled surface survey, shovel test survey, and excavation.
• Clean, catalog, photograph, and label artifacts recovered from surface collections and excavations.
• Assist in setting up site grids, datums, excavation units and mapping site plans and shovel tests.
• Work with laboratory research and analysis as needed.

• Experience conducting Phase I, II, and III archaeological surveys (inventory, testing, data recovery).
• Proficiency in digital field recording (e.g., ESRI Field Maps app for ArcGIS).
• Ability to identify historic and precontact artifacts and cultural features following standard collection procedures.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and ability to work independently in varied weather.
• Physical stamina to walk, hike, carry up to 50 lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks in rugged terrain.
• Dedicated to safety culture; safety training certificates are an asset.
• Detail‑oriented, resourceful, self‑motivated, with strong initiative.
• Positive, energetic attitude.
• Willingness to travel out of town for extended periods.

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field.
• Preferred: completion of an archaeology field school.
• Preferred: at least 6 months of experience conducting surveys and excavations.
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.
• Strong technical and communication skills; ability to make field decisions.
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation.

United States | ME | Topsham (travel to Maine and New York)

Full time. Regular employee status. Travel required.

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & various CA, NY Areas: $45,500.00 - $63,700.00 annually
• Locations in WA, DC & various CA, MA areas: $53,700.00 - $75,200.00 annually

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.