Ready to Lead and Shape the Future of Cultural Heritage? If you’re an experienced archaeologist with a passion for leadership and technical excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. At ERM, we don’t just conduct assessments—we help clients navigate complex cultural heritage challenges while preserving history for future generations. Join our global consulting team and lead projects that matter.
Why This Role Matters Cultural resources play a critical role in responsible project development. As a Consultant, Archaeologist at ERM, your work ensures that archaeological and historic resources are identified, evaluated, and thoughtfully considered in compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Your work enables projects to move forward ethically, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory and community expectations.
What Your Impact Is Lead and support archaeological field investigations that inform complex development decisions
Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility under the National and State Registers of Historic Places
Produce defensible findings that stand up to regulatory review and client scrutiny
Serve as a field leader who upholds ERM’s safety, quality, and scientific standards
Contribute directly to ERM’s mission of sustainable and responsible development
What You’ll Bring Proven archaeological field expertise with regional knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology
A collaborative and safety-first approach to project execution
Strong organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills
The ability to work independently in field conditions while supporting multidisciplinary teams
Required Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field plus 3–4 years of related paid experience
Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
Experience contributing to technical reports
Strong attention to detail in documentation
Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology, including artifacts and survey standards
Experience using mapping and field equipment (e.g., tablets, GPS)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be locally available for projects
Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in and out of the region
Travel expected to comprise approximately 70% of the role, including weekend deployments
Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain and adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to excavate shovel tests and archaeological units, including trench walls
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
Preferred Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
Ability to be listed on archaeological permits
Strong oral and written communication skills




Detail-oriented and resourceful approach to problem solving
Positive, energetic attitude with solid initiative and self-motivation
Key Responsibilities Complete online and in-person records searches in preparation for fieldwork
Assist with coordinating field preparations, including health and safety planning, logistics, and survey protocols
Lead field crews conducting pedestrian Phase I and Phase II archaeological surveys
Supervise the recording of artifacts, features, and sites using tablets and GPS equipment
Follow all field safety procedures and conduct daily morning safety tailgates
Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places and State Registers of Historic Places
Assess potential project impacts to cultural resources
Maintain detailed daily field logs
Assist with managing report production to meet project deadlines
Maintain complete and accurate field records in both hard copy and digital formats
For the Senior Consultant, Archaeologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $71,000 - $91,100 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
Benefits paid time off
parental leave
medical
dental
vision
life
disability
AD&D; insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable advantages to eligible employees
Note:Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.



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📌 Senior Consultant, Archaeologist (British Columbia)
🏢 Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
📍 British Columbia