TECHNICIANS (8) POSITIONS

Salary Level: $12.85 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Tehotiiennawakon, the technicians are responsible for assisting in the general duties pertaining to archaeological surveys and excavations. Field work will be under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Supervisor or Principal Investigator. Field crews are hired on a project basis. Anticipated fieldwork will occur throughout Ontario and Quebec.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Current admission for a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology or Archaeology is preferred. Experience in the field of Environment, Forestry, Native Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Surveying and/or History is preferred. Non-degree applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate successful completion of an archaeological field school and some knowledge of cultural resource management.

Incumbents should have knowledge and an understanding of equipment and technology used to perform recording of artifacts and archaeological surveys. Knowledge of basic field excavation techniques, ability to process (wash, catalog and mark) artifacts and properly fill out field and laboratory forms for documentation. Individual must have ample organizational skills, ability to manage time-critical situations in order to fulfill deadline requirements. Ability to search for pertinent facts and data, analyze and evaluate information, and form accurate conclusions satisfactorily and on schedule. Candidate must have the ability and willingness to travel and possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to use personal vehicle during course of employment.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a consent to release reference check form (Contact Human Resources) along with a copy of a valid driver’s license no later than 4:00 Thursday, June 4, 2015 to:

Tim Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building #1

Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

e-mail: [email protected]

APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY OUTLINE THAT THEY MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON THEIR RESUME. NATIVE PREFERENCE IN HIRING. A CLEAR CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK IS MANDATORY. AS A REQUIREMENT OF EMPLOYMENT ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CANADIAN SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.