Archaeological Field Liaison

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  • CompanyChippewas of the Thames First Nation
  • Job TypeOther
  • Required ExperienceMust be a COTTFN member
  • Job TypeContract
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline05/14/2025

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Job Description

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is accepting applications for the position of:
Archaeological Field Liaison

Department: Treaties, Lands and Environment
Reports to: TLE Director
Term: Casual – until December 2025
Posting Date: May 1st, 2025
Closing Date: May 14th, 2025

Summary:
Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. Archaeological field liaisons monitor and participate in archaeological assessments as representatives of COTTFN. AFLs help ensure that significant sites and artifacts are appropriately handled.

Candidates must successfully complete archaeological monitor training. If candidates do not already have the certificate, they must be willing and available to complete the weeklong training in June 2025 (tentatively June 9-13, 2025).

Duties and Responsibilities:
As part of a field crew, participate in Stage 2 to 4 archaeological investigations at Indigenous and post-contact sites in Southwestern, Ontario.
• Screen soil deposits
• Take accurate field notes
• Record archaeological field data
• Perform basic analysis of artifacts
• Communicate concerns to TLE staff
• Work effectively in the field as part of a team

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Must be a COTTFN member.
• Possess a certificate in archaeological monitoring OR be willing to complete the upcoming training in June 2025.
• Access to a reliable vehicle to get to sites throughout southwestern Ontario. Proof of valid driver’s license and current insurance required.
• Physically able, with or without accommodation, to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• With or without accommodation, perform extensive manual labour including excavation with shovels and moving buckets, wheelbarrows filled with dirt.
• Must have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments (ie various weather conditions and temperatures), prolonged walking and standing on various terrains.
• Excellent work ethic and team-player attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, including safety briefings.

Other Requirements:
• Some sites may require over-time hours and/or overnight stays.
• PPE Equipment – steel toe boots, vests, pilon, safety glasses and gloves, etc.

How to Apply

Interested COTTFN applicants, please submit a resume, three references, and copy of archaeological monitoring certificate (if you have one) to:
[email protected]
or
320 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
Please clearly mark “Archaeological Field Liaison”

NOTE: We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process