About this role
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 opportunity 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
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
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 strong 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).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits 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.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Notice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring
• Our organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in the recruitment process. These tools may help screen, assess, and/or evaluate applicants based on information provided in resumes, applications, and other submitted materials. All AI systems are designed to support fair and efficient hiring decisions and operate under human oversight.
• By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us at nainquiries@erm.com.
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