Project Archaeologist

Job Summary

The AECOM Cultural Resources Team is currently seeking a Project Archaeologist to work out of any one of our Ontario AECOM Offices to contribute to the growth and diversification of our archaeology team.

The successful candidate will assist in managing, coordinating, and completing various archaeological assessments and associated reporting in accordance with provincial standards while meeting the needs of our diverse range of clientele.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology (or in progress), or a related field. Cover letters must demonstrate how education in a related field is an acceptable equivalent.
• 4+ years of related experience (including 1 year consulting experience in Project Management role and 3+ years of field experience)
• Experience with field effort tracking- i.e. collection and management of all field data
• Must support the management of projects from the proposal phase to report completion, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams to successfully execute project deliverables.
• Experience completing archaeological reports in compliance with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries' (MHSTCI) standards.
• Familiarity with the MHSTCI's archaeology and heritage online portal (Past Portal).
• Firm understanding of the MHSTCI's Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists.
• Experience preparing and implementing field health and safety materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pre-contact and historic artifact cataloguing experience.
• Valid Research or Professional class license issued by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics for multiple field teams
• Complete projects within client’s scope / budget / schedule expectations.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors.
• Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

What we offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let’s get started.

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