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3 weeks ago
**Department** Faculty of Arts - Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology (IPIA)
**Hourly rate** $32.67 to $44.78
**Hours per week** 20-35
**Grade** 9
**Posted date**
**Closing date** July 15, 2025
**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded
**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has an end date of February 28, 2026 with the possibility of extension.
**Location -** This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. **Learn more**.**
**Working for the** **Faculty of Arts**
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta is a diverse, inclusive Faculty—a place for any individual to thrive or ideas to be explored within the social sciences, humanities, and fine arts disciplines. Whether through skilled artistic expression, breakthrough research, strong community partnerships, or a passionate dedication to teaching and learning, Arts faculty, staff, and students act as a catalyst for societal change.
**Position**
Reporting to the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology (IPIA) Director and working alongside the IPIA Administrative Support, the Lead Research Assistant / Equipment Manager is primarily responsible for research tasks related to trust-funded research and service agreements held with the IPIA, providing coverage during the IPIA Program Coordinator’s period of leave.
This position is responsible for providing project-specific administrative and research support to community-led projects through the IPIA. This role may also act as supervisory oversight for aspects of study design, data collection, data analysis and management, and reporting. In addition, this role is also tasked with laboratory and equipment management, including safety, training, maintenance, and repair.
**Duties**
- Responsible for IPIA designated lab space and equipment management, including safety, maintenance, and training.
- Participates in and oversees community-led archaeological research projects for the IPIA including research design, data collection, data processing, results, and final reports.
- Works with community partner representatives to identify and document project requirements. Collaborates with communities on the development of projects, project scoping, and planning. Participates in regular meetings with community partners. Maintains positive community relations.
- Prepare reports (progress, research, scientific, or final reports) for trust-funded research programs and service agreements as requested for distribution to stakeholders, granting agencies, external funders, or the public.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or Indigenous studies.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in research and equipment management.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills for report writing, correspondence, and presentations.
- Strong analytical and research skills including the ability to synthesize and summarize information in a logical manner.
- Familiarity with archaeological and geophysical research equipment including; Ground-Penetrating Radar, drone imagery and LiDAR, Total Stations, RTK-GNSS units, and Magnetometry.
- First Aid Level C Certification required.
- UTV Operators Certification required.
- Willing to travel within Alberta, evening and weekend work occasionally required.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience working with Indigenous communities.
- Drone Pilot’s Certification - Basic or Advanced operations.
- Ability to work on own initiative and with mínimal supervision and direction.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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