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Technical Writer, Archaeology

@ Stantec

Quesnel, BC · Kamloops, BC · Kelowna, BC · Terrace, BC · Burnaby, BC +2

HybridFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Stantec is hiring a Technical Writer, Archaeology to support archaeology projects across British Columbia, with a possible move to a permanent full-time role. The work centres on regulatory deliverables such as site forms and interim and final reports, plus managing field data and taking part in HSSE programs. A bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology and at least one year of archaeological experience are required; the role is sedentary office work based at any Stantec BC office.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare regulatory deliverables including site forms, interim and final reporting
  • Manage digitally and manually collected field data
  • Actively participate in Stantec's HSSE programs

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology required
  • Minimum 1 year of archaeological experience including regulatory deliverables
  • Excellent technical writing skills
  • Experience in Cultural Resource Management reporting is an asset
  • Strong safety culture and desire to work with First Nations

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Employer posting date
2026-09-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentResearch & science
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyAnthropology, Archaeology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness

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Stantec

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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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IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesconsultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management
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Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Technical Writer, Archaeology to join our growing archaeology team. This role will support a diverse range of projects across multiple service lines throughout British Columbia, with the potential to transition to a permanent, full-time position in the future. The successful candidate can be based at any of our Stantec office locations across British Columbia.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing regulatory deliverables including site forms, interim and final reporting
  • Managing digitally and manually collected field data
  • Actively participating in Stantec’s HSSE programs

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Self-motivated, has excellent technical writing skills
  • Experience in Cultural Resource Management, specifically reporting, an asset
  • Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture
  • Desire to work closely with other environmental professionals and First Nations
  • Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required.

Minimum 1 year of archaeological experience including the production of regulatory deliverables.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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