STO-RE 21R - Inventory Archaeologist

The Team
The Archaeology Branch: Disaster Response and Recovery Team is dedicated to supporting communities affected by climate-related emergencies. This involves managing and issuing permits under the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA). This 12-member team includes a diverse mix of Permitting and Inventory Archaeologists, GIS Specialists, administrative and Indigenous Relations officers, all working together to ensure effective climate emergency response and recovery while promoting innovation and respecting cultural heritage. We value the team's expertise innovative approach, and commitment to positive community impacts through cultural heritage protection.

The Role
As an Inventory Archaeologist, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the Provincial Heritage Register by reviewing site record submissions, ensuring accuracy, and supporting compliance and enforcement investigations. Your work directly impacts community recovery efforts and infrastructure rebuilding, while contributing to the province’s archaeological knowledge through innovative permit approaches and new field methods. This position offers the exciting opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team, apply your expertise to provincial decision-making, and drive progress in archaeological practices.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• BA or BSc or higher in Archaeology or Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology, OR
• An equivalent combination of post-graduate training and experience* may be considered.

*Experience:

• Minimum eighteen (18) months’ experience in professional archaeological resource management, specifically professional field work, site recording, and/or producing reports, site forms, and/or site maps.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• A related master’s degree or Doctorate.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in professional archaeological resource management.
• One (1) or more years’ experience in professional archaeological resource management in British Columbia (as part of the minimum eighteen (18) months).
• Experience using and/or designing complex spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), relational databases, and/or geographic information system (GIS) software.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and partners in a natural resource management or cultural resource management context.
• Candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

For questions regarding this position, please contact joel.kinzie@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 03/28/2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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