Employment Opportunities
Currently Available: Arcas Consulting Archeologists Ltd is looking for a full-time Senior Archaeologist / Project Manager for our Coquitlam office. The candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cultural resource management projects throughout the province. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, field work, data analysis, report writing, interacting with clients and government personnel, supervising staff, and managing projects from start to finish. The candidate will work in a dynamic and supportive team environment with some of the most experienced consulting archaeologists in BC.
Applicants must have a Bachelors or graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology; archaeological consulting and/or research experience; at least some archaeological project management experience; permit holding status in BC preferred; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and be capable of quality deadline-driven work with minimal supervision.
Applicants must be in excellent physical health and hold a valid Drivers License.
We offer a competitive compensation package, with wages based on experience and qualifications, and an excellent medical/dental benefit program, profit sharing, and health & safety training.
No telephone inquiries. Please send résumé with covering letter stating salary expectations, availability, and references by e-mail to Diana Alexander at dalexander@arcas.net.
Posted April 19, 2008
Throughout the year Arcas requires experienced people to assist the Arcas team on archaeological and cultural heritage projects. We are often looking for:
- archaeologists to assist with seasonal fieldwork
- First Nations participants for seasonal fieldwork
- contractors in specialized fields (e.g., ethnography, paleoethnobotany, zooarchaeology and physical anthropology)
For archaeological assistants, interested individuals should posses the following qualifications:
- a B.A. in anthropology or archaeology
- valid driver's license (e.g., B.C. Class 5)
- WCB OFA Level 1 or equivalent
- BC or other relevant archaeological fieldwork experience
The following qualifications would be an asset:
- WCB OFA Level 2 Transportation Endorsement
- consulting experience
- familiarity with GPS
- ATV certificate
- H2S certificate
If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in working with Arcas send a covering letter, résumé, and a filled out application form to:
Arcas Consulting Archaeologists
Administrative Support
Telephone: (604) 526-2456
E-mail: employment@arcas.net
To download an Arcas Application Form, click here
For First Nations participants, interested individuals should contact their band administrative office as potential participants are usually recommended to us by the band. In addition, persons can contact Arcas at the e-mail address above. Preference will be given to individuals with the following qualifications:
- Local archaeological field experience
- Good knowledge of the area
- Bush experience
- Resource Inventory Committee (RIC) certification for archaeological work
For contractors interested in provided specialized services to Arcas, send a letter with a description of your services along with a corporate or personal resume to the e-mail address above.