Lab Technician

**ARCHER CRM is an Archaeological Consulting company with offices throughout British Columbia. ARCHER**
**CRM strives to create and foster a workplace environment where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and**
**celebrated. Through the recognition that every individual brings with them unique experiences, cultural**
**histories, and perspectives, our goal is to create a workplace community that encourages growth, creative**
**contribution, and success. With these goals, and through education, integrity and innovation, ARCHER**
**Cultural Resource Management Corp. is committed to promoting the values of Canada’s cultural landscape.**

**ARCHER CRM is now hiring a Laboratory Technician out of our Delta office location. We are looking for**
**applicants who are professionally driven and eager to continue to develop and expand their skillset.**

**ARCHER CRM has a competitive Benefits package, actively supports and encourages professional**
**development, and provides an additional Health and Wellness plan for our long-term employees. Applicants**
**may be eligible for relocation assistance.**

**Primary Responsibility**: To organize, document, and catalogue artifacts and samples collected during excavations,
large-scale testing and/or field operations.

**Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

Follow and meet, or exceed, ARCHER CRM Corp.'s Quality Management System (QMS)
Data management (artifact and sample records)
Compile multiple archaeological data sets and files (tables, photos, maps) into reports
Application of appropriate repository guidelines for the documentation and cataloguing of artifacts
Artifact photography and basic photo editing (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Liaise with specialist laboratories to organize analyses, including liaising with the Royal BC Museum
Potential collaboration with Interested Parties (such as museums, educational institutions, Indigenous

organizations, etc.)

Maintain existing lab systems, including the accurate filing and labelling of artifacts
Packing and shipping of artifacts and samples, completing appropriate chain-of-custody tracking information
Carry out conservation treatments and associated documentation under supervision
Contribution to lab procedures documents, as required
Responsible for the provision of quality, error free work. Attention to detail
Performs work in a professional manner, remains calm in stressful situations, and completes assignments

within allocated timeframes.

Adaptable to changing task priorities with good problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
May provide field support when required by the Project Manager, Project Lead Archaeologist, and/or Field

Director

**Preference given to those with the following skills/experience:**

Knowledge and practical experience with archaeological materials and databases is a must.
Use of observational and problem-solving skills which demonstrate an ability to maintain and organize

procedures and systems

Technical writing and communication skills demonstrated with the submission of a writing sample during

High level organizational ability, detail oriented and methodical
Able to work as part of a team
Experience with Microsoft Office software and databases
Experience working in laboratory, museum and/or field settings

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Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Ability to independently travel to and from the worksite location daily
Canadian Citizen, or legally eligible to work in Canada
Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.Sc. in Archaeology/Anthropology)
A minimum of one(1) year of experience working with heritage objects and their organization (collections

management)

**Remuneration:**

Wage range $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, commensurate with demonstrated experience
Benefits package available to qualifying employees

**No telephone inquiries.**

Questions & expressions of interest are to be forwarded to jobs at archercrm dot ca

**Please note that resumes with references provided will be examined first to expedite hiring. Only**
**applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.