Archaeology Field Director

at  H3M Environmental

Delve into the captivating world of archaeology with H3M, where our dedicated professionals are passionate about uncovering and understanding the past. We safeguard historically significant sites, harmonizing client interests with a commitment to quality solutions. We’re a close-knit team who enjoy what we do and find joy in doing it together. In having the opportunity to join H3M you would be contributing to the execution of projects and fostering relationships, thereby fueling our growth and diverse service offerings. Advocating for heritage regulations and championing H3M’s initiatives within BC will be integral to this role.
H3M Environmental Ltd. is seeking a motivated Boreal Forest Field Director to join our team. The Field Director will be primarily responsible for project execution and client management to assist in H3M’s continued growth and diversification of client-focused services across Western Canada. The Field Director will assist with building and maintaining positive client relationships, focusing on providing top-quality service in regulatory expertise and following through on new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be required to maintain an understanding of applicable heritage regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC, and champion and promote H3M’s initiatives.
Role and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Project Execution (55%)

• Design, manage, and execute various archaeological assessments and associated reporting in accordance with the BC Heritage Conservation Act and the needs of clients
• Assist in preparation of program execution plans for projects
• Be accountable for your assigned tasks and the tasks of those under your supervision.
• Scheduling, prioritization, and completion of work tasks
• Write and review technical reports as required
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates as required
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications and final permit reports

Client Relations (25%)

• Assist in H3M’s continued growth and diversification of client-focused services across Western Canada
• Liaise with Indigenous communities to support participation and collaboration
• Assist with building and maintaining positive client relationships, focusing on providing top-quality service and regulatory expertise
• Following through on new business opportunities

Resource Management (5%)

• Actively champion and promote H3M’s initiatives
• Train, mentor, and supervise internal staff and Indigenous participants aligned to H3M core values

Safety & Quality Assurance/Control (5%)

• Participate in H3M’s Health & Safety Programs
• Ensuring compliance of project activities with all relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations
• Maintain Work Hub compliance and support the compliance of junior staff members
• Submit timesheets on time and with accuracy

Regulatory Compliance (10%)

• Assist in the preparation of applications, reports, work plans, protocols, and other documents to ensure conformance with regulatory and policy requirements
• Maintain an understanding of applicable cultural heritage management regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC
• Maintain an understanding of the forestry and oil and gas services pertaining to Cultural Heritage Resource management
• Ensure the highest of standards of practice are met when completing field assessments and cultural material collection

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL:

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in the field of Archaeology or Anthropology
• Current, or working towards Field Director status in the Sub-Arctic Boreal Forest
• 2+ years of archaeological consulting and business development experience
• Comfortable working in remote locations with high physical demands
• Experience in supervising small crews
• Knowledge of Cultural Heritage regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices

Why H3M Environmental?
We are a positive, culture-driven environmental firm providing quality solutions through a focus on strengthening relationships. We strive to put the right people in the right chairs and provide them with the necessary resources to grow and succeed as both individuals and teammates.

These are our core values.
H3M values and promotes the diversity of the people it hires and serves. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The wage range is $32-$45/hour plus overtime depending on experience and field directorship