archaeology & heritage consulting
Field Director, BC (Interior Plateau)
This is a full-time, permanent position overseeing projects in BC’s Interior Plateau, with work extending across various regions of BC and Western Canada, along with opportunities for research. As our Field Director, BC, you’ll ensure the excellent, efficient, and effective execution of AIAs, PFRs, and Systematic Data Recovery in BC.
Essential responsibilities (and associated duties/tasks)
Ensure efficient and effective execution of fieldwork:
- Effective field preparation
- Coordinating logistics and ensuring alignment of staff with project
- Thorough understanding of project and project area
- Leading and conducting fieldwork as per permit obligations (includes travel, hiking and subsurface testing)
- Excellent data management, including note taking and sketch mapping
Ensure efficient and effective execution of reporting:
- Report writing that exhibits a strong understanding of government requirements and thorough completion of fieldwork
- Management and delegation of tasks required to complete interim and final reports (GIS, cataloguing, site forms)
Maximizing customer experience:
- Project management (meetings, safety paperwork, logistics, client communications)
Maximizing employee experience:
- Leading by example and providing in-the-moment coaching on effective project management, as well as archaeological methods and theory.
- Leading in safety by ensuring the safe and effective completion of tasks, including all safety paperwork
Additional responsibilities
- Supervising crews on other permits
- Cataloguing and artifact analysis
- Industry knowledge: Stays current with professional and personal development from both a management and industry perspective.
Qualifications
Must haves:
- Bachelors Degree in Archaeology
- 5+ years experience in BC archaeology
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Field Director in good standing with Archaeology Branch
- Proficient in Word, Excel, ArcGIS
- Prior related experience identifying areas of archaeological potential and sites
- Ability to travel to locations for extended periods
- Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather conditions and diverse/rugged terrain
- Ability to perform manual labour, including hiking for extended distances (average 8 to 10 km per day), and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs
- Strong oral and written communicator
- Strong leadership skills
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Ability to work cooperatively, support and coach co-workers in a positive team environment and share work expertise and knowledge
Assets:
- Prior related experience with Argos/ATVs
- Prior related experience making management recommendations for high potential areas and previously recorded or unrecorded archaeological sites
- Prior related experience with ArcGIS
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Effective time management skills and ability to work steadily under pressure
- A positive attitude and a belief in teamwork
Aligned with our values:
- We care
- Do your best
- Continuously grow
- Be humble
- Have fun
Key Performance Indicators (What does success look like?)
- Completing fieldwork with minimal safety incidents
- Completing fieldwork with no further concerns for archaeology
- Completion of interim reports with minimal edits/versions
- Clear site sketch maps (minimal back and forth with GIS Specialist + PM)
- Strong leadership by example as evidenced by high fives (15five)
Apply today (you know you want to!)
Send your resume and cover letter to info@circleconsulting.ca
Not quite the right fit?
We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals. We usually start planning for the field season (May to November) in March and continue hiring as projects come in. We never know when things can get hectic, so don’t hesitate to send us your cover letter and resume anytime, especially in August when we gear up for our busiest time!