Archaeological Field Director / Supervisor
- Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Full-time
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🌲⚒️ Archaeological Field Director / Supervisor – Fort St. John, BC ⚒️🌲
Full-time | $35–$55/hr | Benefits | Adventure
Founded in 2006 as a small home-based business, Synergy Land & Environmental Services has grown into a national consulting firm with 60+ professionals across Canada. With offices in Calgary, St. Albert, Fort Macleod, Fort St. John, Regina, Brandon, and Cambridge, we provide interdisciplinary land and environmental expertise to clients in oil & gas, forestry, mining, agriculture, energy, and municipal sectors.
What sets Synergy apart is our commitment to collaboration and practical solutions. We partner closely with Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, and industry leaders to deliver projects that are both technically sound and culturally respectful.
🔥 What You’ll Do
- Lead archaeological field crews in NEBC
- Spot, map, and catalog archaeological & traditional use sites
- Direct reconnaissance surveys + impact assessments
- Work shoulder-to-shoulder with First Nations communities
- Mentor juniors while keeping safety front and center
- Bring your field director / field supervisor expertise to exciting projects
✅ What You Bring
- Recognized Field Director or Supervisor status (NEBC or other BC)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Archaeology/Anthropology
- 1+ years in the field (360+ days under a BC permit)
- Current First Aid & H2S Alive
- Class 5 Driver’s License + Canadian Citizenship/PR
- Strong fitness + willingness to travel and work remote
🌟 Nice to Have
- GPS/GIS mapping skills
- ATV/UTV field experience
- Lithic analysis & artifact recording superpowers
💸 Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health & dental coverage
- Retirement savings program (after 1 year)
- Paid memberships + professional fees
- Generous vacation & leave
- Short + long-term disability coverage
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Responsibilities
Lead archaeological field crews in northeastern British Columbia, conducting reconnaissance surveys and impact assessments while identifying, mapping, and cataloging archaeological and traditional-use sites. Collaborate with First Nations communities, mentor junior staff, and prioritize safety during fieldwork.
Requirements
Applicants must hold recognized Field Director or Field Supervisor status in northeastern British Columbia or elsewhere in British Columbia, and have a bachelor's or master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology. The role requires at least one year of field experience, including 360 days under a British Columbia permit, current First Aid and H2S Alive certifications, a Class 5 driver's license, Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, and the ability to travel and work remotely in the field.
Skills
- Archaeological Field Direction
- Field Crew Leadership
- Archaeological Surveys
- Impact Assessments
- Site Mapping
- Site Cataloging
- Indigenous Community Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Field Safety
- GPS Mapping
- GIS Mapping
- ATV/UTV Operation
- Lithic Analysis
- Artifact Recording
- First Aid
- H2S Safety
Benefits
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program
- Paid Memberships and Professional Fees
- Vacation and Leave
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
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- Environmental & Sustainability
- Science & Research
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Archaeology
- Anthropology
- Field Director
- Field Supervisor
- Northeastern British Columbia
- Archaeological Fieldwork
- Reconnaissance Surveys
- Impact Assessments
- Archaeological Sites
- Traditional-Use Sites
- Site Mapping
- Site Cataloging
- First Nations Communities
- Field Crew Leadership
- Mentoring
- Field Safety
- First Aid
- H2S Alive
- Class 5 Driver's License
- GPS
- GIS
- ATV
- UTV
- Lithic Analysis
- Artifact Recording
- Remote Fieldwork
- Environmental Services