Field Technician (Field Based)

ERMis hiringFieldTechniciansto join our global consulting firm as part of our archaeology and cultural heritage team inWhitehorse/Mayo, YT.The successful candidate will work with our team to complete archaeological field surveys. This is a full-time, limited-term role for a duration of3 months, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participating in survey and shovel testing.
• Assisting an ERM Archaeologist with data collection.
• Working in a team environment to meet productivity and safety goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in Anthropology (with a focus in archaeology) or in Archaeologypreferred
• 0-3 years of archaeological survey and impact assessment experience.
• Applicants enrolled in a degree granting university who have completed a field school in archaeology are encouraged to apply.
• Prior archaeological field school experience a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey and impact assessment protocols.
• Ability to work 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.
• Fieldwork is shift-work, and is scheduled as up to five, 12-day shifts (including two travel days) to assist with pedestrian survey and shovel testing of landforms identified as having high archaeological potential and recording archaeological sites.
• The field surveys will include travel via truck and/or helicopter, and walking in variable terrain to observe, identify and record heritage features.
• The successful candidate(s) will be expected to travel from their home location to stay in camp for the duration of the

  Pay Transparency:

  shift. Accommodation, meals, and transportation will be provided.

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