Archaeology Technician-Florida

Stantec's Cultural Resources team in Riverview and Tallahassee, FL requires on‑call archaeological technicians to conduct Phase I, II, and III archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring throughout Florida and surrounding southeastern states. The position involves 5‑ or 10‑day rotations of 8–10 hour workdays. Travel and accommodations are provided as per company policy.

• Perform controlled surface survey, shovel testing, and excavation.
• Conduct fieldwork tasks as defined by project requirements.

• Experience on Phase I survey projects preferred.
• Experience in Phase II testing or Phase III data recovery projects preferred.
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and special applications such as ESRI’s ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey
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• Knowledge of land navigation using a compass.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; comfortable driving F‑150 or equivalent on unpaved roads.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, resourceful, self‑motivated, and strong initiative.
• Positive and energetic attitude.

• Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school.
• Professional experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation preferred.
• Knowledge of precontact and historic material culture.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in remote areas and humid climate.
• Frequent out‑of‑town travel, potentially extended periods of time.
• Strong technical and communication skills; decision‑making in the field.
• Must pass pre‑employment and post‑employment checks, including background checks and drug tests.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan; employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; short‑term/long‑term disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; paid family leave.
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year; vacation accrual 10–20 days per year; paid sick leave as per state and local law.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants 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 committed to ensuring its recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.