Project Archaeologist

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
• 2 years + of experience in archaeological consulting or a similar role
• Valid Ontario MCM Research or Professional Archaeology licence
• Familiarity with MCM Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists
• Experience supporting archaeological fieldwork, including basic data collection and field documentation
• Ability to coordinate logistics for field activities and small teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 4 years + of experience in archaeological consulting
• Experience preparing or contributing to archaeological reports as a listed author
• Previous project coordination or project management experience in consulting
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or project stakeholders
• Familiarity with the Ontario MCM Past Portal
• Experience managing multiple field crews or complex field programs
• Strong understanding of Ontario pre-contact and historic artifact types
• Experience tracking field effort and managing field datasets
• Additional exposure to regulatory compliance and heritage permitting processes
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Cover letters must demonstrate how education in a related field is an acceptable equivalent.
• Cover letters must demonstrate how the minimum requirements are being met, with examples.
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AECOM's Cultural Resources Team is currently seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist to work out of any one of our Ontario AECOM Offices to contribute to the growth and diversification of our archaeology team. The successful candidate will assist in managing, coordinating, and completing various archaeological assessments and associated reporting in accordance with provincial standards while meeting the needs of our diverse range of clientele. This will be a new full-time role starting as soon as possible. Job Requirements: Must support the management of projects from the proposal phase to report completion, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams to successfully execute project deliverables. Complete projects within client's scope/budget/schedule expectations. Coordination with clients, subcontractors and Indigenous partners. Completion of archaeological reports (listed author) in compliance with the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) standards. Familiarity with the MCM's archaeology and heritage online portal (Past Portal). Prepare and implementing field health and safety materials. Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Demonstrated understanding of the pre-contact and historic artifacts found in Ontario.

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