Assistant Archaeologist

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Assistant Archaeologist participates in archaeological field assessments and collections management activities relating to artifact and field documentation processing and storage. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts Stage 2 through Stage 4 archaeological fieldwork under the direction of the field supervisor and in compliance with the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (MTCS 2011).
• Assists with and performs field observations, data recording, data management and artifact collection
• Assists with analyse and laboratory tasks
• Supports community education and outreach programs
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in Archaeology or a related field 
• Valid Class G2 Driver’s License

Experience

• 0 to 6 months related field experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint