Field Technician (Field Based)

ERM is hiring Field Technicians to join our global consulting firm as part of our archaeology and cultural heritage team in Whitehorse/Mayo, YT. The successful candidate will work with our team to complete archaeological field surveys. This is a full-time, limited-term role for a duration of 3 months, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participating in survey and shovel testing.
• Assisting an ERM Archaeologist with data collection.
• Working in a team environment to meet productivity and safety goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in Anthropology (with a focus in archaeology) or in Archaeology preferred
• 0-3 years of archaeological survey and impact assessment experience.
• Applicants enrolled in a degree granting university who have completed a field school in archaeology are encouraged to apply.
• Prior archaeological field school experience a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey and impact assessment protocols.
• Ability to work 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.
• Fieldwork is shift-work, and is scheduled as up to five, 12-day shifts (including two travel days) to assist with pedestrian survey and shovel testing of landforms identified as having high archaeological potential and recording archaeological sites.
• The field surveys will include travel via truck and/or helicopter, and walking in variable terrain to observe, identify and record heritage features.
• The successful candidate(s) will be expected to travel from their home location to stay in camp for the duration of the

  Pay Transparency:

  For the Field Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $52,000 – $63,211.20, $25.00/hr. – $30.39/hr. CAD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

  *Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

  You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

  Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

  shift. Accommodation, meals, and transportation will be provided.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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