Senior Archaeologist

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Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

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.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range:

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 87,400.00 - Max Salary $ 131,000.00

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 92,600.00 - Max Salary $ 138,900.00

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | YT | Whitehorse
Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/07/2025 02:07:35
Req ID: REQ2500016P