Posted 4 days ago
Project Archaeologist, Field Lead
@ Stantec
Stoney Creek, ON · Markham, ON · Waterloo, ON · London, ON · Hamilton, ON
Overview
Stantec is hiring a full-time Project Archaeologist, Field Lead in Ontario to supervise field crews and lead Stage 1 to 4 archaeological assessments across urban brownfields and remote wilderness. The role involves managing up to 10+ field technicians, liaising with Indigenous communities, clients and landowners, and monitoring project field progress. Requires an Ontario Professional or Research Archaeology License, a valid Ontario driver's licence, a Master's or Bachelor's in Anthropology or Archaeology, and at least five years of cultural resource management experience with two years of field supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead Stage 1 to 4 archaeological assessments in the field
- Manage and mentor field technicians, up to 10+ direct reports
- Coordinate resourcing and logistics with project managers
- Liaise with Indigenous communities, clients and landowners
- Monitor project field progress and promote health and safety
Requirements summary:
- Ontario Professional or Research Archaeology License in good standing
- Master's or Bachelor's in Anthropology or Archaeology, or equivalent
- Five years of cultural resource management experience
- Two years of Ontario archaeological field supervision experience
- Valid Ontario driver's licence
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario Professional or Research Archaeology License |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Anthropology, Archaeology |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
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| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
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| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
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Your Opportunity
We are seeking to hire full-time personnel for the role: Project Archaeologist, Field Lead, to join our Archaeology team in Ontario. An individual in this role will be highly organized and self-motivated. Your expertise will be utilized in all parts of Ontario, from urban core brownfields to fly-in only wilderness, for a wide array of private and public sector clients.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while taking on increasing responsibility across a diverse range of sectors and projects. The successful candidate will be encouraged to broaden their technical expertise, develop strong project leadership capabilities, and gain exposure to the many inter-related facets of archaeological consulting. We are looking for individuals who are interested not only in delivering high-quality archaeological work today, but also in continuing to expand their capabilities and contribution to the Stantec archaeology team.
Your Key Responsibilities
- To provide both Field Supervisor oversight and act as a Project Field Lead
- Lead Stage 1 through 4 Archaeological Assessments in the field
- Work closely with Project Managers and Team Leads to organize resourcing and logistics
- Closely monitor project field progress
- Mentor Field Technicians, support training requirements, and oversee probationary evaluations of new hires
- Provide input with proposal preparation as related to field operations
- Liaise with Indigenous communities, clients, and landowners when in the field
- Work closely with Project Managers and Field Supervisors to deliver technically sound recommendations for cultural resource management
- Manage direct reports (Field Technicians) up to 10+ individuals. Provide coaching and on-the-job guidance.
- Actively participate in and promote Stantec’s health and safety program
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Highly organized and willing to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to mentor junior field staff
- Desire to work closely with other environmental professionals, regulatory staff, and Indigenous community members
- Previous experience as an Ontario Field Supervisor is required
- A valid Ontario driver’s license is required
Education and Experience
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, or equivalent, is required
Professional or Research Archaeology License issued by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, in good standing, is required
Minimum of five (5) years of cultural resource management experience required, with a minimum of two (2) years of archaeological Field Supervision experience
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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