Field Director - Archaeologist

Field Director

Wage: $36-$46/hour

Location:

Based out of our Richmond, Kamloops, and Victoria offices, with fieldwork primarily across southern British Columbia

Terra Archaeology Limited (Terra) is a leading provider of professional archaeological consulting services throughout British Columbia. Our work is conducted in collaboration with First Nations, federal and provincial agencies, private sector clients, and landowners. With over 20 years of experience, Terra has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, reliable work and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

This role involves a combination of fieldwork and office/lab responsibilities. As a Field Director, you will lead archaeological field programs, contribute to reporting and analysis, and apply professional judgment in a range of project contexts.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, supporting project delivery while mentoring junior staff and contributing to high‑quality archaeological work across British Columbia.

This position provides the opportunity to continue developing your expertise while taking on increasing responsibility in project execution, reporting, and decision‑making under permit.

This is a field‑based role requiring travel throughout British Columbia, with travel, accommodations, and living‑out expenses covered by Terra. Work is conducted in a range of terrain and weather conditions.

• Competitive compensation, extended health and dental benefits
• Travel, accommodations, and living‑out expenses fully covered
• Consistent opportunities to work on a range of projects across British Columbia
• A supportive, team‑based environment with experienced staff and leadership opportunities
• Opportunities to apply professional judgment and take ownership of field programs and reporting
• Opportunities to work toward holding and managing HCA permits in British Columbia, with support from senior staff and Project Managers
• Meaningful project work alongside First Nations, clients, and project teams

Include, but are not limited to:

• Lead archaeological field crews and oversee field programs
• Participate in all aspects of archaeological surveys and excavations
• Apply professional judgment in the field to support project decision‑making

• Author and contribute to archaeological reports
• Assist with artifact analysis and curation
• Ensure work is conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and permit conditions

• Mentor junior staff
• Support skill development across field, office, and lab settings

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting archaeology in BC
• Field Director designation from the Archaeology Branch
• In‑depth knowledge of BC archaeology and the Heritage Conservation Act
• Strong report‑writing skills
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean record
• Ability to work in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Willingness to travel and work throughout the province

• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods (up to 12‑hour days)
• Frequent standing, walking/hiking, bending, kneeling, and lifting

If you are interested in applying your experience as a Field Director and contributing to high‑quality archaeological work across British Columbia, we encourage you to apply.