Archaeological Project Manager/Technical Reviewer

The Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) is dedicated to the protection, advancement and exercise of Nlaka’pamux title and rights. To carry out this mandate, part of our strategy has been to create legal entities including A.E.W. LP.

AEW LP was formed in 2017 by NNTC member communities to carry out “on the ground” work related to archaeology, the environment and wildlife protection. This work has been made necessary by activities of others within the Nlaka’pamux homeland including transportation, mining, forestry, oil and gas, and utilities projects. The NNTC is not opposed to development within our homeland but developments and activities must be consistent with Nlaka’pamux title and rights. AEW LP is guided by the fundamental Nlaka’pamux law: Take care of the land and the land will take care of you.

AEW LP is a vehicle created to ensure work of the highest standard, controlled by the Nlaka’pamux, is done to protect and promote Nlaka’pamux title and rights:

Our client, A.E.W. LP is seeking an experienced Heritage Project Manager for a full-time position.

As Heritage Project Manager, you will be responsible for an established and large-scale heritage assessment field program, primarily associated with heritage stewardship and archaeological assessments involving the mining, forestry, hydro-electric and transportation sectors. You will supervise a skilled and experienced team of professional archaeologists and heritage field technicians, coordinate the activities of contracted archaeologists and other professionals. Your primary duties will include conducting technical reviews, planning, managing, and directing heritage reconnaissance surveys, archaeological assessments, evaluative excavations, and monitoring activities, and coordinating and overseeing reporting activities for these projects. Candidates must be willing to work collaboratively with and accept direction from community members.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

·       Write and review interim and final reports, ensuring project deliverables are on time, within budget and to the desired quality level

·       Develop a workplan that identifies and sequences activities to successfully complete projects

·       Liaising with community members and NNTC personnel

·       Review the project schedule with management and other staff that will be affected by project activities, revise the schedule as required to ensure successful completion

·       Promote a strong safety culture and work collaboratively within AEW corporate culture

·       Respond to client requests

·       Approving crew time sheets and project tracking

·       Commitment to be a positive team member

·       Support the protection and advancement of Nlaka’pamux title and rights

Key qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology (specializing in archaeology)

·       Have demonstrated knowledge of the BC Heritage Conservation Act and provincial regulatory requirements and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in Cultural Resource Management

·       Ability to hold Heritage Inspection Permits and/or have Field Director status

·       Experience working in partnership with First Nations communities and other stakeholders.

·       Demonstrated experience in permit reporting

·       Knowledge and experience in adhering to occupational health & safety practices

·       A valid Class 5 driver’s license, and a current First Aid Ticket (Level 1 minimum).

·       BCAPA membership and RPCA designation is desirable

·       Qualified instructor for RISC Archaeological training courses is desirable

·       Positive attitude, self-motivated with strong initiative

As Nlaka’pamux jurisdiction is re-asserted and our laws and policy govern work within our homeland, AEW LP is there to implement the change. AEW LP is staffed by both Nlaka’pamux and non-Nlaka’pamux. If you are passionate about archaeology/heritage, the environment and wildlife and want the opportunity to make meaningful change not just profit for shareholders, we would like to meet with you.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter and resume to: hello@praxisrecruitment.ca
Please quote AEW LP Project Manager Job Application in the subject line.

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

We thank all applicants in advance. Please self-identify as preference will be given to Nlaka’pamux