Current Openings

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  • Campfire is looking for 3-6 qualified archaeology students and/or recent graduates to join an ongoing archaeological salvage screening project based in Squamish, BC. This Project is currently underway and is expected to continue until at least March 2026. It is expected that successful candidates will be willing and available to travel to Squamish and live in a provided hotel for week-long field shifts. Shifts will, at a minimum, be 1 week (Travel up on Sunday, work Monday to Friday, travel home Friday night or Saturday AM), followed by 1 week off, but may be longer depending on availability, schedule and skillset.

    As a junior archaeologist on this project, you will be responsible for participating in an active sediment screening program to look for and collect archaeological artifacts, primarily consisting of lithics and debitage. Field days will be 8-10 hours long, and you will be on your feet in a covered outdoor area for much of this time. 

    Job Requirements

    To qualify for this opportunity, applicants will be required to demonstrate the following:

    • Minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education with a focus on archaeology or anthropology 

    • Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and environments for long hours while standing,

    • Demonstrated reliability in the workplace, individuals must demonstrate that they are rarely, if ever, late or absent (without acceptable cause) from work.

    • Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license (N designation ok) and provide a clean ICBC record

    Additionally, the following will all be considered benefits that would strengthen an application:

    • BA or other degree in the field of archaeology or anthropology

    • Experience, or courses, focused on lithics and or material culture analysis

    • The completion of an accredited field school, or other paid CRM archaeological experience. 

    • Completion of the Resource Industry Standards Committee (RISC) Archaeology & CMT Inventory Training for Crew Members in the past 5 years 

    Compensation:

    The job will be a part-time, hourly position and will start as a 3-month contract. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience, with an anticipated starting hourly rate of $24/hour. 

    Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Dr. Greg Morrissey at: gmorrissey@campfirearchaeology.com.

    Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.