At a Glance
- Tasks: Travel across Ontario for archaeological surveys, digging, and excavation activities.
- Company: Irvin Heritage Inc, a boutique archaeological consultancy with a focus on cultural resource management.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, boot credit, paid leave, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible 4-day work week with opportunities for overtime and mentorship.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in diverse archaeological environments while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Archaeology or related field and 2 field seasons in Ontario.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
This position currently hiring up to 4 Field Technicians. An Archaeologist - Field Technician travels to variable site locations across Ontario to facilitate archaeological survey. The job entails walking farm fields, digging and screening test pits, and participating in excavation and soil screening activities.
Field Technicians meet in the morning at either our Newmarket office or a predetermined carpool location and travel in company vehicles to the day's work site. Irvin Heritage Inc works on a variety of site types doing a variety of survey methods, giving our Field Techs a breadth of experience across environments, time periods, and site contexts.
Starting Wage: $24+/hr scaled to experience
Requirements:
- Bachelors in Archaeology or related field
- Minimum 2 Field Seasons working in Ontario Archaeology
- Ability to walk long distances & lift 40lbs in all weather conditions
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to follow direction & think critically
- Strong adherence to Safety Measures and Protocols
About the Company: Irvin Heritage Inc is a boutique archaeological consultancy that specializes in all forms of Cultural Resource Management including terrestrial, marine, and mortuary archaeological surveys & mitigation. IHI holds the skillsets of each individual Field Team Member in high regard and will actively work with its employees to reach their career goals.
Irvin Heritage Offers:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and performance
- Boot Credit
- Paid Personal Leave Days
- Opportunities for Career Growth & Mentorship
- Varied Project Context Experience
- Consistent full season work
- Single Occupancy hotel rooms and per diem for all out of town work
- Performance Based Personal Bonus (End of year)
Irvin Heritage operates 37.5 hours a week over 4 days. Opportunities for overtime are also available.
Archaeologist - Field Technician Experienced employer: Irvin Heritage Inc.
Irvin Heritage Inc is an exceptional employer for those passionate about archaeology, offering a supportive work culture that prioritizes employee growth and mentorship. With competitive compensation, varied project experiences across Ontario, and a commitment to work-life balance through a four-day work week, employees can thrive both professionally and personally while contributing to meaningful archaeological projects.
