Intermediate Archaeologist

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

Work Location(s): Prince George, BC, Fort St. John, BC, Fort St. James, BC, Whitehorse, YT

Salary Range: $39.16 to $48.18

Join us in protecting natural, environmental, and cultural resources

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.

What Your Day Will Look Like

As an Intermediate Archaeologist, you will oversee and direct permitted archaeological field programs, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and project-specific requirements while maintaining high professional standards. You are either a BC field director in at least one of the three culture areas (or have demonstrated eligibility), or are eligible to hold a permit in the Yukon, and will lead and supervise field crews on heritage resource projects, manage daily operations to ensure work is completed safely and on schedule, and maintain organization of equipment, materials, and documentation. You’ll provide training, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior archaeologists and technicians, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and effective conflict resolution in the field.

If you have active field director status (or demonstrated eligibility) under the BC Archaeology Branch, or are eligible to hold permits in the Yukon, and are interested in growing your archaeology career in a dynamic and rewarding project environment – this is the role for you!

What You’ll be Responsible for

Direct field programs under permit, ensuring compliance with regulatory and project-specific requirements, collaborating and communicating with permit holders and project managers.
Lead and supervise field crews on heritage resource projects (archaeological excavations, surveys, site assessments etc.).
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the field crew, ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and to the highest professional standards.
Apply knowledge of provincial/ territorial regulatory frameworks to ensure projects comply with all relevant archaeological and heritage legislation, policies, and permitting requirements at provincial/territorial and federal levels.
Ensure accurate and thorough recording of archaeological data, following permit/ project methodologies.
Manage and maintain complete, legible, and well-organized field documentation, ensuring that field notes and spatial data are uploaded promptly to meet project deadlines.
Review notes and spatial data for all crews under direction to ensure data collection is complete, comprehensive, and accurate, and the work was done to the correct standards.
Develop and review archaeological permit applications, impact assessments, management plans, final reports, etc.
Fostering positive relationships with local communities, Indigenous groups, governmental agencies and other partners.
Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within Ecofor’s corporate culture.

What Will Help You Succeed:

Our ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field, and brings four to ten years of experience in cultural resource management, including demonstrated leadership in supervisory or field lead roles. You have proven experience writing and editing technical reports and are able to produce clear, accurate documentation that meets professional and regulatory standards. Your background includes, or you are eligible for, active Field Director status in at least one culture area under the BC Archaeology Branch, eligibility to hold a Yukon archaeological permit as a junior Permit Holder, or equivalent credentials in other jurisdictions. A combination of relevant education and practical experience may be considered to support success in this role.

A Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology or a related field of study.
Active Field Director status (or eligibility) in at least one culture area under the BC Archaeology Branch (e.g., Interior Plateau, Northwest Coast, Subarctic)
Four (4) to 10 years of experience in cultural resource management, including supervisory or field lead roles.
Permit holder eligibility in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut would be considered an asset
Demonstrated experience writing and editing technical reports. Knowledge of safety standards and protocols in archaeological fieldwork.
Strong working knowledge of the provincial/territorial heritage regulatory environment in British Columbia and/or Yukon, or other jurisdictions.
Experience with handheld GPS units, mapping software, pedestrian survey, subsurface testing, excavation and systematic data collection and field note taking.
Skilled in recording archaeological data clearly and accurately under tight timelines.
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in field-based decision making, with the ability to motivate and guide field staff and address challenges.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage field responsibilities while maintaing high standards for themselves and others for safety and data integrity.
Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions and physically demanding situations.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position requires: Criminal Record Check, Valid Driver’s License

Language Requirement: Fluent in English

Lastly, you will be joining us with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that we do.

You don’t need to meet every listed qualification to make a meaningful impact on our team. If the opportunity at Ecofor excites you and you’re inspired by what we do, we encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

At Ecofor, we know that our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we’re committed to a total rewards philosophy that goes beyond competitive pay.

When you join Ecofor you can expect:

Competitive wages that recognize your skills and contributions
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Virtual health care services for convenient access to medical support when you need it
Life, dependent and disability insurance to give you peace of mind
Opportunities for meaningful work that aligns with your values
Room to grow through professional development and career advancement
A people-first culture where connection, collaboration and well-being come first.

Wage Range: This is an hourly position with a target hiring range of $39.16 to $48.18 per year. Final placement within this range will typically be between the minimum and midpoint and is determined based on each candidate’s unique combination of skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. We also consider factors such as market conditions and internal equity to support fair and transparent compensation practices.

Location: The successful candidates must reside in or be willing to move to one of the locations mentioned above.

Our Values

Ecofor’s mission is to create lasting value beyond individual projects by building trusted partnerships rooted in professionalism, efficiency and integrity. Centering people in everything we do, we help enrich communities and protect the environment for generations to come.

We are a safety-first company. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Ecofor values diversity and will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, religion, age, gender identity, nationality, or sexual orientation.

We respectfully recognize and acknowledge the relationships that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada have with the land all Canadians live on and enjoy.

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

If our values resonate with you — apply today!

Job ID Numbers:

2025-078 – Prince George, BC
2025-079 – Fort St. John, BC
2025-080 – Fort St. James, BC
2025-081 – Whitehorse, YT

Please apply online at ecofor.ca/careers or send your resume and cover letter to careers@ecofor.ca by January 16, 2026. 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.

Ecofor is committed to providing accessible and inclusive processes throughout the application and selection phases. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Human Resources team at hr@ecofor.ca. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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