Field Archaeologist

🚧 We’re Hiring: Intermediate Archaeologist

📍 Fort St. John, BC

🕒 Full-time

Synergy Land & Environmental Services is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Intermediate Archaeologist who enjoys field leadership, hands-on assessments, and working across diverse project environments.

This role suits someone confident running field programs, mentoring junior staff, and engaging respectfully with Indigenous communities.

🔍 What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise archaeological field assessments

• Identify, record, and catalog archaeological and traditional use sites

• Conduct preliminary and post-impact reconnaissance and impact assessments

• Uphold strong health and safety standards

• Support project coordination and delivery

• Liaise professionally with First Nations

• Mentor and oversee junior field staff

✅ What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

• 1+ years of archaeological field experience (BC and/or Alberta)

• Proven experience leading field programs

• First Aid & H2S certification

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

• Strong physical fitness and comfort working in remote environments

• Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident

⭐ Nice to Have

• GPS / GIS familiarity

• Lithic analysis and site cataloging experience

• ATV / UTV operation

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team

🏕 Working Conditions

• Seasonal weekend and holiday work

• Long field days (often 10+ km walking)

• Camp-based and non-standard schedules

🎯 Why Synergy

• Health & dental benefits

• Group RRSP (after one year)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional membership support

• Generous paid time off

• Competitive compensation based on experience

Interested in joining a national, multidisciplinary consulting firm with strong values and a practical, field-driven culture?

👉 Apply now and build your future with Synergy.

Synergy Land & Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.