Archaeological Field Technician

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Stantec’s Cultural Resources team has an opportunity for on‑call archaeological field technicians to support field projects throughout the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic regions. We are seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with upcoming fieldwork that will occur primarily in New York and Pennsylvania. The successful applicant will be responsible for executing field‑related tasks under the supervision of an archaeological field supervisor. This position requires extensive travel with frequent overnight stays.

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey, shovel test survey, and excavation.
• Conduct cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.
• Assist with laboratory research and analysis as needed.

• Experience conducting Phase I, II, and III archaeological survey, including inventory, testing, and data recovery.
• Previous experience with digital field recording (e.g., ESRI Field Maps app for ArcGIS).
• Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavation units; map site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
• Identify historic and precontact artifacts following standard collection procedures.
• Identify cultural features.
• Adaptability and willingness to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through rugged terrain and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture; industry‑specific safety training certificates is an asset.
• Detail‑oriented, resourceful, self‑motivated, and strong initiative.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Frequent out‑of‑town travel, potentially for extended periods of time.

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience.
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school (preferred).
• At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation (preferred).
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging.
• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and personal transportation.

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas—$45,500.00 – $63,700.00 annually.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for…