A Golder Opportunity
Job ID: 2012-8106
Our Staff Benefit from:
· An option to purchase shares in Golder Associates
· Career and personal development opportunities and support of personal growth
· Employee mentoring program
· Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
Regularly ranked as one of the best companies to work for
At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients' needs and of the specific environments in which they operate. Golder has experienced steady growth in the number of people we employ and our technical capabilities. We now employ over 8,000 people who operate from more than 180 offices across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.
The Position:
The Fort St. John office of Golder Associates Ltd. is currently seeking a Junior Archaeologist to join our team. The candidate will work in our Fort St. John Office with members of the Cultural Resource Management Group in Fort St. John and across B.C. assisting with the design, implementation and execution of projects.
The key responsibilities of this position will include and are not limited to the following:
· On site field skills such as archaeological survey, assessment, and mitigation work;
· Laboratory and office-based tasks such as background research, artifact cataloguing and analysis, site form preparation and aspects of technical report writing;
· It is expected that the candidate will be able to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment;
· The candidate must be willing to travel, work in remote areas and on occasion be required to be away from home for extended periods.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
· An undergraduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology or equivalent;
· A minimum of one year of field experience, preferably in a consulting environment;
· Knowledge of BC archaeological site types is considered an asset;
· BC Field Director status would be an asset;
· Archaeological technical skills in faunal or lithic analysis would be an asset;
· Knowledge of Archaeology Branch on-line applications such as RAAD and the Archaeological Report Library;
· Experience working with First Nations Community Groups would be considered an asset;
· As this position will entails working in the field for extended periods of time with appropriate field gear, it is expected that individuals will be physically fit and capable of working in these conditions;
· Ability to contribute to a team work environment as well as to work independently;
· Ability to take instruction well and willingness to learn new skills;
· Proven written and verbal communication skills;
· Demonstrate an attention to detail;
· Solid aptitude in MS Office;
· Knowledge of, and comfort with, electronic devices such as survey instruments;
· Navigational skills (compass, GPS), reading maps and development plans;
· Valid BC Driver's license (Class 5) with a clean driving record; and
· A commitment to health and safety leadership.
Application:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.golder.com in the Career/Canada section. No phone calls please, only those candidates whose background closely matches the opportunity will be contacted for an interview. Competition will close when a suitable candidate is found. Thank you for your interest in Golder Associates Ltd.
[see attached file: Junior Archaeologist - FSJ for Shovelbums.docx]
