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Wood is hiring an Archaeological Field Director, to join our Environment & Infrastructure Solutions group based in South Central Ontario for the 2022 Field Season. We offer an excellent remuneration package with benefits, extensive safety training, and opportunities for diverse experiences and professional development. The successful candidate will be working from field locations based from one of our offices in London, Cambridge, Richmond Hill or Burlington.

Compensation Range: $25.50 - $30.60 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include field work, acting as a Field Director or Supervisor on Stage 1 through 4 assignments, data/artifact analysis and report writing. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of experienced consulting archaeologists in Ontario. The job offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects throughout Ontario and the opportunity to develop new skills and further career advancement.

Make an impression in an international company among the 25 best employers in Canada and ranked one of the top 10 Environmental Firms in the world. Wood is a global growing environment and infrastructure business providing engineering, consulting and project management services.  

• Research License in good standing from the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries with at least 1 year experience field directing
• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field. Master's degree is preferable.
• 5+ years' experience in consulting archaeology in Ontario (Stage 1 - 4 AA)
• Strong knowledge of Ontario archaeology with an applied understanding of current Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists issued by the MHSTCI and associated Technical Bulletins
• Willingness and ability to perform physical demanding tasks (e.g., hand shoveling, troweling), work outdoors for long days in rough terrain, harsh elements (hot & cold temperatures) and remote locations
• Must be able to lift to 40 lbs. and be capable of repetitive movement of shoveling and screening soil/earth
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of quality work in a deadline-driven environment
• Crew lead skills and experience, including setting up archaeology grids and map reading
• Ability to travel and work on projects involving extended hotel stays, if required
• Able to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions
• Field assessment experience including pedestrian survey, shovel test pit survey, test unit excavation and archaeological construction monitoring
• Identification of archaeological artifacts in the field
• Able and interested in both field and office-based tasks
• Analysis of artifacts and interpretation of data
• Strong computer skills
• Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy (MVR)
• A valid Canadian driver's license

Wood offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health & dental benefits and paid time off as well as WSIB coverage for all of our employees.

Please be advised that LIUNA has been certified by the Labour Relations Board to bargain on behalf of persons in the above noted position. The parties will be entering into a collective bargaining agreement and any candidate who is hired into the noted role will be kept informed of any changes to the terms and conditions of their employment as a result of that process.

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.