Project Archaeologist, Field Lead

Overview

As a Project Archaeologist, Field Lead, you drive field-based cultural resource investigations across Ontario, from urban brownfields to remote locations. You join a collaborative archaeology team dedicated to high-quality, compliant assessments within a broader environmental practice. You will lead field operations, mentor technicians, and partner with Indigenous communities, clients, and regulators. This role offers growth in leadership and technical scope within a mission-driven, safety-focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Provide Field Supervisor oversight and act as Project Field Lead
• Lead Stage 1–4 Archaeological Assessments in the field
• Coordinate resourcing and logistics with Project Managers and Team Leads
• Monitor field progress and ensure quality of fieldwork
• Mentor Field Technicians and oversee probationary evaluations
• Contribute to proposals related to field operations
• Liaise with Indigenous communities, clients, and landowners during fieldwork
• Deliver culturally informed, defensible recommendations for cultural resource management
• Manage direct reports (Field Technicians) up to 10+ and provide coaching
• Promote and participate in Stantec’s health and safety program

Key requirements

• Ontario Field Supervisor experience (required)
• Valid Ontario driver’s license (required)
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, or equivalent
• Professional or Research Archaeology License (Ontario) in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of cultural resource management experience
• Minimum 2 years of archaeological Field Supervision experience
• Ability to mentor junior field staff
• Experience collaborating with regulatory staff and Indigenous communities

• Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Mentorship and coaching of junior staff
• Strong collaboration with environmental professionals, regulatory staff, and Indigenous community members
• Stage 1–4 Archaeological Assessments in the field
• Cultural resource management planning and reporting
• Field operations planning and logistics

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