Archaeological Technician Jobs

Locations: Fort St James, Fort St John, Prince George, Whitehorse

• Join us in protecting natural, environmental, and cultural resources.
• Travel to beautiful landscapes and potentially work on projects all over Western Canada.
• Get rewarded with competitive wages.

About Ecofor

Ecofor Consulting Ltd. is a natural and cultural resource management company, with offices in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Founded in 1996, Ecofor has steadily grown to meet the demands of our clients who include private contractors, developers, landowners, government agencies, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations.

Our team provides expertise in a broad range of disciplines in the biological, environmental, and social sciences. We specialize in fisheries, wildlife, aquatic and terrestrial resources, environmental management, archaeology and cultural resources, land use planning, ground penetrating radar, and forestry.

For more information about us, including our projects, please visit ecofor.ca.

About the Opportunity

Ecofor is currently seeking Archaeological Technicians to join our team in Fort St James, Fort St John, Prince George, and Whitehorse. This is an hourly position.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Assisting in:

• Systematic Data Recovery (excavation).
• The identification of areas of archaeological potential and archaeological sites.
• Field reconnaissance and archaeological impact assessments for oil and gas, forestry, transportation, and other industries.
• Data collection and data management.

-Working in collaboration with local First Nations.

-Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within Ecofor’s corporate culture

More About You

To qualify, you will need to be pursing or have an undergraduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or a combination of relevant experience.

Candidates with the following skills and experience will be considered:

• Excellent writing and communication skills, desire to grow the business, and work closely with other environmental professionals, environmental discipline leads, and First Nations.
• Willing to travel for work and stay in remote accommodations for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software.
• Physical ability to do strenuous fieldwork in a variety of field conditions.
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management is not required but would be considered an asset.
• Skills with snowmobiles, ATVs, and UTVs is an asset.
• Familiarity with handheld GPS units and mapping software, pedestrian survey, subsurface testing, excavation, data collection, field note taking, and laboratory experience would also be an asset.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have avalid Driver's License.

Lastly, you will be joining us with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that we do.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be awarded with:

• Competitive wages and generous annual field equipment allowance.
• And much more!
• An opportunity to travel and workin stunning outdoor sites.
• Hands on experience in a growing industry.

Our Values

Ecofor Is a safety-first company. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Ecofor values diversity and will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, religion, age, gender identity, nationality, or sexual orientation.

We respectfully recognize and acknowledge the relationships that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada have with the land all Canadians live on and enjoy.

If our values resonate with you — apply today!

Job ID Numbers:

• 2023-023 – Prince George, BC
• 2023-024 – Whitehorse, YT
• 2023-022 – Fort St John, BC
• 2023-021 – Fort St James, BC

Ecofor: Why We're Here

It is such an honor to be able to visually narrate Ecofor Consulting's beautifully inspiring and motivating stories, as well as a unique adventurous experience that was unforgettable! Take a look at this amazing episode where the owner of Ecofor, Kevin Wilson, takes us on outdoor exploration and tells us what he had to do to achieve their goal of success: https://youtu.be/v4k0Dsnws-8

Please apply online at ecofor.ca/careers or send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by September 8, 2023.Please include the Job ID number(s) you are applying for in your cover letter/ resume. We wish to thank everyone for their interest in Ecofor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.