Senior Archaeologist

Location

Whitehorse, YT | Canada

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our archaeology team and are seeking a full time Archaeologist to lead field programs. Work will focus on projects across various service lines in the Yukon, with opportunities to contribute to projects in British Columbia.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead cultural resource management assessments
• Prepare technical reports
• Actively participate in Stantec’s HSSE programs

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience leading field-based cultural resource management assessments, including supervising staff
• Experience identifying traditional use sites and features, CMTs and precontact and historical artifacts
• Ability to hold a Class 2 Yukon Archaeological Site Regulation permit, or possess the required experience to become a permit holder in the near future
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture
• Desire to work closely with other environmental professionals and First Nations
• Excellent technical writing skills and experience in cultural resource management, including the preparation of regulatory deliverables
• Self-motivated and ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Yukon), or equivalent

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required. A Master’s degree is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Cultural Resource Management. Experience in the Yukon is an asset.
• Experience working in remote locations is an asset.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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