Consultant, Archaeologist, Field Director

ERM is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant, Archaeologist, Field Director in British Columbia to join our global consulting firm as part of our archaeology and cultural heritage team in Vancouver or Smithers, BC. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance for archaeological desk-based studies and be the field director for studies within British Columbia and northern Canada. This is a permanent fulltime position and an excellent opportunity for an archaeologist to join a growing and exciting technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead archaeological field programs.
• Oversee field studies and manage subcontractors, lead field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies.
• Conduct research and writing for archaeological and cultural heritage assessments.
• Perform artifact analysis and cataloguing.
• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage, specifically in Western Canada.
• Interact with other ERM service areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country.
• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with provincial/territorial and federal agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email, phone conferences, and in person.
• Prepare reports to meet client and regulatory needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology or related field (with a focus in archaeology); master’s degree preferred. Or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development abilities.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Travel will be required.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

For the Consultant, Archaeologist, Field Director position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $69,559 – $80,000 (CAD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employees fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.