Field Technician - Labourer
ARCHER CRM is an Archaeological Consulting company with offices throughout British Columbia. ARCHER CRM strives to create and foster a workplace environment where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and celebrated. Through the recognition that every individual brings with them unique experiences, cultural histories, and perspectives, our goal is to create a workplace community that encourages growth, creative contribution, and success. With these goals, and through education, integrity, and innovation, ARCHER Cultural Resource Management Corp. is committed to promoting the values of Canada's cultural landscape.
ARCHER CRM now has positions available in our Fort St John location for Field Technicians - Labourers to work alongside our Field Directors and Supervising Archaeologists in the completion of archaeological field work and assessments.
Job Description
Primary Responsibility: To assist with the coordination of logistical field operations (outdoor work) at ARCHER, including but not limited to:
- Adhering to ARCHER CRM's OH&S and Quality Assurance programs
- Actively participating in archaeological field assessments and assisting with any fieldwork tasks as needed;
- Maintain all field equipment in working, safe condition and flag all areas of concern in a timely manner to ensure all equipment is in optimal working condition at all times;
- Safely operate off-road vehicles (including snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, and side by sides);
- Load/unload pick-ups & attach/detach trailers on pick-ups;
- Operate cement saws & other mechanized tools;
- Coordinate effectively with Crew Chiefs and Supervising Archaeologists;
- Effectively communicate and liaise with Supervising Archaeologists, Field Directors, Project Lead Archaeologists, the Administration group and Directors as needed.
Preference given to those with the following skills/experience:
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate and perform minor repairs on mechanized equipment;
- Demonstrated ability to drive vehicles towing trailers;
- Familiarity with hydraulic decks is preferred;
- Knowledge and practical experience with all-terrain vehicles (or equivalent), chainsaws, cement saws, augers, and off-pavement 4-wheel drive vehicle operation is preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to navigate;
- Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with Archaeologists, Field Director(s) and taking direction from Crew Chiefs, Project Leads, Directors, and members of the Administration group.
- Ability and willingness to work in extreme environments in all weather conditions, while performing labour-related tasks.
Requirements
- Canadian citizen, or legally eligible to work in Canada;
- Class 5 Driver's License with a demonstrated clean driving record, experience driving in challenging environmental and road conditions, and experience driving in winter conditions;
- High school diploma required, with accredited post-secondary training in skills related to the position as beneficial. A minimum of 1 year of experience of field-based (outdoors) survey-style and/or labour based work;
- Consistent ability to work away from the home office at remote jobsites for up to 10 days at a time when required.
Preferred Certifications
- Basic First Aid & Transportation Endorsement;
- H2S Alive;
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods;
- ATV/UTV/Snowmobile certification;
- Wildlife Awareness;
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation).
Remuneration is commensurate with experience.
No telephone inquiries - Questions and expressions of interest are to be forwarded to jobs (at) archercrm (dot) ca. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort St. John, BC V1J 6H4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
