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Crew Chief/Field Technician
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 has positions available in our Northern offices for full-time Crew Chiefs and
Field Technicians to work alongside our Field Directors and Supervising Archaeologists in
the completion of archaeological field work and assessments. ARCHER CRM has a
competitive Benefits package for the Crew Chief position and provides an additional Health
and Wellness plan for our long-term employees.
Job Description
Primary Responsibility: To assist with the co-ordination of logistical field operations (outdoor work)
at ARCHER, and assist Archaeological Field Leads in conducting archaeological field work,
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;
Crew Chiefs act in a supervisory capacity, providing mentorship and leadership to Field
Technicians;
Co-ordinate effectively with assigned supervisor 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, for Crew Chiefs, 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 leadership role (Crew Chiefs), in a team environment, co-ordinating with
Archaeologists, Field Director(s) and taking direction from Project Leads, Directors, and
members of the Administration group.
