Junior Archaeologist

🌿 Now Hiring : Junior Archaeologist — Fort St. John, BC (Synergy Land & Environmental Services)

Location : Fort St. John, British Columbia (field work across NE BC)

Type : Full-time (seasonal-to-permanent opportunities)

Compensation : $27–$35 / hour + OT eligibility, per diems / LOA when applicable

🌟 Why Synergy

Synergy is a Canadian-owned, multidisciplinary land & environmental consultancy delivering archaeology, wetlands, wildlife, and permitting services across Western Canada. You’ll join a supportive team with real mentorship, strong Health & Safety culture, and meaningful collaboration with Indigenous partners—working on projects that matter for energy, forestry, municipal, and infrastructure clients.

🧭 The Opportunity

As a Junior Archaeologist , you’ll work directly with experienced Field Directors / Supervisors to complete surveys, shovel tests, excavations, and monitoring under provincial permits. You’ll gain hands-on CRM experience, GIS-enabled data collection skills, and exposure to artifact handling and report support—ideal for launching your BC archaeology career.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Conduct pedestrian survey, STF programs, test excavations, and construction monitoring (HCA / permit compliance) under direction of senior staff
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with Indigenous partners and community members
• Capture accurate field notes, GPS points, photos, and digital forms (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps / Survey123)
• Assist with artifact documentation, cataloguing, and basic lab tasks
• Support desktop research and contributions to summary notes / figures for reports
• Uphold Synergy’s Safety First culture and follow site / client procedures
• Travel for field programs; work in variable weather / terrain with hotel or camp overnights as required

🎓 You Bring

➕ Nice-to-Have Assets

🎁 What You’ll Get