Archaeology Field Technician at Stantec

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

29.71

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Archaeological Fieldwork, Test Pit Survey, Pedestrian Survey, Site Excavation, Artifact Collection, Site Documentation, Safety Compliance, Teamwork, Independent Work, Driving, HSSE Program Adherence, Client Needs Fulfillment, Indigenous Relations

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity As part of our Environmental Services team, the Archaeology group has an opportunity for seasonal Field Laborers /Technicians based out of our Hamilton ON office for the 2026 archaeology field season (anticipated start date of April – May, 2026). At Stantec, you will find that our work reaches various sectors and industries, including transportation, community development and infrastructure, oil and gas, and aggregates and mining, to name but a few. Our upcoming 2026 archaeological field season is anticipated to be busy and rewarding, with opportunities to work on large and complex archaeological projects. As a member of the Stantec archaeology team, you will complete physically demanding outdoor fieldwork across Ontario under varied weather conditions, with start and end dates based on project needs. Field work will often require travel within Ontario, including working out-of-town with overnight stays for both short and long durations. Your Key Responsibilities * Under the direction of licensed archaeologists, the successful applicant(s) will assume responsibility for carrying out Stage 2-4 archaeological field work. Including but not limited to: * Test pit and pedestrian survey. * Archaeological site excavation. * Artifact collection and site documentation. * Work will comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures and Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) program, policies, and safe work practices. * Follow the directions of licensed archaeologists, senior technical advisors, Project Managers, and Task Managers to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs. * Work with Indigenous communities to develop and maintain relationships of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will carry out Stage 2-4 archaeological field work, including test pitting, pedestrian surveys, site excavation, artifact collection, and site documentation under the direction of licensed archaeologists. Work must comply with occupational health and safety policies while collaborating with Indigenous communities to build mutual trust and respect.