Job Description

Archaeological Crew Lead

Ecofor Consulting Ltd.

Whitehorse, YT
Full Time

• 
  Environmental & Natural Resources

Closing Date

By March 3, 2023

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Location: Fort St James, Fort St John, Prince George, Whitehorse

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

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 Full Time Hourly Archaeological Crew Leads to join our team in Fort St James, Fort St John, Prince George, and Whitehorse. Successful applicants may choose to start in early 2023 or in May. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading field reconnaissance and archaeological impact assessments for oil and gas, hydro, forestry, transportation, and other industries.
• Identifying areas of archaeological potential and archaeological sites.

• Collecting data and conducting data management.
• Following permit requirements.
• Working in collaboration with local First Nations.
• Writing interim reports and communicating with Field Directors and Permit Holders.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within Ecofor\xe2\x80\x99s corporate culture.

More About You To qualify, you will need an undergraduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or a relevant discipline, and related experience (students graduating soon will be considered). 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.
• Experience in Cultural Resource Management (previous experience crew leading in CRM would be considered an asset but not required).
• Familiarity with the provincial heritage assessment regulatory environment in British Columbia and/or Yukon.
• Experience with handheld GPS units, mapping software, pedestrian survey, subsurface testing, excavation and systematic data collection, and field note taking.
• Ability to conduct strenuous fieldwork in a variety of field conditions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe software.
• Willingness to travel for work and stay in remote accommodations.
• Skills with snowmobiles, ATVs, and UTVs is an asset.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid 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.
• Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life, dependent, and disability insurance.
• An opportunity to travel and work in stunning outdoor sites.
• Hands on experience in a growing industry.
• And much more!

Ecofor is a safety-first company. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment, no matter where we are. We believe that productivity without safety is unacceptable. If our values resonate with you \xe2\x80\x94 apply today! Job ID Numbers:

• 2023-004 \xe2\x80\x93 Fort St James, BC
• 2023-005 \xe2\x80\x93 Fort St John, BC
• 2023-006 \xe2\x80\x93 Prince George, BC
• 2023-007 \xe2\x80\x93 Whitehorse, YT

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 careers@ecofor.ca by March 3, 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.