2024 Field Season (Kingston / Toronto Office)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Archaeological Consulting Services, the Archaeological Field Tech is responsible for supporting the archaeology team with undertaking Stage 2 through 4 archaeological field investigations, processing (washing) of artifacts and other logistical support activities associated with archaeological field and lab work.
Field work is conducted across southern Ontario with staff working extended periods away.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Regular Duties
- Conducting archaeological field work according to the current Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologist, including but not limited to survey, field walking, excavation of test pits/ units and monitoring of mechanically excavated units
- Field identification of artifacts and/or features ensuring that they have been collected and labelled according to provenience
- Assisting with field logistics including setting in units, maintenance of field equipment
- Washing and preliminary sorting of artifacts
- Prepared to work away from home for periods of time
- Support and assist Field Directors
- Work with local Indigenous community representatives
Periodic Duties
- Assisting with report writing and analysis depending on the skill sets
- Assisting with material culture analysis
- Background research of technical services projects/studies
Requirements and Experience
- Ability to carry out strenuous physical activity, including prolonged walking in agricultural fields, repetitive tasks (e.g., shovelling and screening soils) and heavy lifting (20-40 lbs)
- Ability to work flexible hours and willing to participate in out-of-town projects
- Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods, sometimes in inclement weather
- Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from Field Directors, Project Managers, and Principals of LHC
- Attention to detail and ability to follow specific directions
- Diploma or degree in archaeology or related discipline is preferred but not required
- Familiarity and/or experience working with the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists is an asset
- Previous experience is an asset
- A valid Ontario class ‘G’ License with a satisfactory driver’s abstract is preferred, but not required
- Obtaining and maintaining security clearances as required by LHC clients
Compensation
Rate of Pay: $24.00 – $29.00 / hour Commensurate with experience
(plus 4% vacation pay)
Benefits:
- Paid sick and personal days
- Paid travel, expenses and competitive per diems when overnight stays are required
- Enrollment in LHC’s Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for advancement
How To Apply Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@lhcheritage.com, no later than 26 April 2024.
Employment Equity Statement
LHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory, barrier-free, and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter or contact us by email at recruitment@lhcheritage.com. This information will be treated confidentially and used only for the purposes of creating an accessible recruitment process. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.