Archaeological Field Technician

1 week ago

St Catharines, Canada Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. Full time

**Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. **is currently seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for the current field season. Workdays and hours may vary based on project, location and weather conditions during the season

**About Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.**

Established in 1972, **Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) **is Ontario's oldest archaeological and heritage consulting firm. Over the past 50 years, ARA has completed thousands of contracts for clients in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. ARA has consistently been staffed with the best and brightest archaeologists and heritage specialists in Ontario. Our commitment to ethical practice, particularly with respect to decolonizing our profession, and our green initiatives are industry-leading.

Our core values are:
1. We will always be mindful that it is a tremendous privilege to work with the heritage of any community.

2. We acknowledge Indigenous stewardship over their own cultural properties, the ongoing trauma of colonialism and the burden it imposes on us to de-colonize all aspects of our practice.

3. We hold ourselves to the highest professional, ethical, and environmental standards in everything we do.

4. We seek collaborative relationships with our colleagues, clients, and partners, based on integrity and respect.

**The Job**

Successful applicant(s) will travel in a company vehicle or drive their personal vehicles to their assigned work site. Under the direction of experienced Field Directors, the successful applicant(s) will assume responsibility for carrying out Stage 2-4 archaeological field work.

**Responsibilities and Competencies**:

- Complete Stage 2 - 4 field work using appropriate techniques and methods according to site type and conditions
- Ensure that all fieldwork meets the requirements of the _Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists_ and associated Technical Bulletins, as issued by the Ministry of Culture and Multiculturalism
- Perform extensive manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving buckets filled with dirt
- Screening for archaeological materials
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety policies and procedures
- Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Possess a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, prolonged walking and standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions
- Willingness to travel within Ontario, with the potential for out-of-town/overnight work
- Excellent work ethic and team-player attitude
- Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to follow specific instructions

**Requirements**:

- Related post-secondary diploma/degree considered an asset
- 6 - 12 months of related field work experience an asset
- A valid driver’s license (minimum Class “G” or equivalent) an asset

**Benefits**
- Industry leading compensation
- Insured under WSIB
- Work Boot Allowance program
- Health benefits
- Paid Sick Days
- Comprehensive Health and Safety program
- Mentorship program
- Employee Recognition program

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

ARA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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