Why This Role Matters
As a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist, you’ll be at the forefront of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice. We have offices across Canada with archaeologists currently in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Your expertise will guide critical decisions, ensuring compliance and cultural preservation. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results.
What Your Impact Is
- Hold permits and lead archaeological work in Northern Canada.
- Overseeing research, artifact analysis, and reporting.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies, representing ERM with professionalism and expertise.
- Drive development of initiatives to expand ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services across Canada.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
- Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
- 4+ years of professional experience in archaeology and cultural heritage.
- Current permit holder in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and/or Yukon.
- Proven ability to lead field programs and complete research projects.
- Strong communication, writing, and computer skills.
- Travel will be required.
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred:
- Permit holder status in other provinces/territories.
- Business development experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage archaeological field programs under applicable permits.
- Conduct literature reviews, artifact analysis, and cataloguing.
- Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables for clients.
- Helping to develop Heritage Chapters and Heritage Managements to support Environmental Assessments and project permitting.
- Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
- Represent ERM at meetings with provincial, territorial, and federal agencies.
- Support growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice through technical excellence and client engagement.
For the Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $90,700–$110,000 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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