Archaeology Assistant

Program:   Senior Manager, Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office

Reports to: Resource and Infrastructure Manager

Accountable to : Environment Office Senior Manager

Terms of Employment: Full Time

Salary : $47,826 - $62,174

Hours of Work : 37.5 (some evenings and weekend may be periodically required)

Job Location : Wiarton, Ontario (Not remote work)

Anticipated Start Date : Immediately 

Closing Date  : September 11 , 2025 

Priority will be given to qualified Saugeen and Nawash Band members.

The Environment Office Saugeen Ojibway Nation prides itself on being an organization that works daily through our Core Values. These values are tied into all that we do. With WISDOM we can teach. With LOVE we can endure, with RESPECT we can work together even when we don’t agree, with BRAVERY we can achieve, with HONESTY we can act with integrity even when no one is watching, with TRUTH we can trust each other and with HUMILITY we can lift each other up. The Environment Office strives daily to work with our competencies along side these values and they are woven into the fabric of how we work.  

The archeology coordinator is responsible for supporting the Environment Office on all work related to archeology. This support includes participating in the duty to consult and accommodate SON on proposed developments in the Territory, as well as building SON’s internal capacity, memory and archives related to archeology. Part of this capacity building work involves coordinating the archeology field monitors program and broader community educational opportunities.

Depending on workload, this role (under the supervision of the Resources and Infrastructure Manager) may be assigned specific tasks based on skill-set.

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an archeological setting
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field

Recommended  Experience: 

• Diploma in Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, or a related field
• Experience working with First Nation government
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with relevant legislation regarding Archeology within a First Nation government
• Applied experience in the archeology, culture and history of SON Territory

Core Competencies:

All staff roles at Environment Saugeen Ojibway Nation require the team members to work through our values to deliver the following Core Competencies

Effective Communication:

Provide and receive information using the most effective/efficient/appropriate medium and technology based on what needs to be communicated and to whom. Effectively use different approaches and technologies for different audiences. Communicate effectively and professionally to proponents, work teams, managers, staff and Joint Council. 

Humility and Curiosity:

Being humble by having a respectful, team-focused attitude that values others input and embraces feedback as an opportunity to grow. Having the willingness to learn, admit mistakes and prioritize team success over individual achievements. 

Being curious and having an eagerness to explore, ask questions and seek deeper understanding of yourself and others. Possess and eagerness for continuous learning with a proactive approach to problem solving and innovation. 

Results:

The ability to work in a results oriented culture by achieving goals and staying focused while maintaining a high level of accountability to results. A drive towards outcomes and achieving timelines by prioritizing tasks effectively, taking ownership of challenges and maintaining momentum even when faced with challenges. 

Achieving objectives efficiently and to a high standard while often looking for ways to exceed expectations. Possess a willingness to adapt and find solutions for continuous improvement and measurable success. 

Operations:

Possessing operational competency by executing daily workflows to ensure maximum efficiency and quality. Focus on process improvement, monitor personal performance metrics and ensure compliance with current processes and procedures. Adept at time management and working with  teams to execute plans smoothly while adapting to change well.  

Conflict Resolution:

Possess the ability to handle conflicts constructively and be a part of a positive and collaborative work environment. This requires active listening skills while hearing all perspectives, staying calm under pressure and using diplomacy to address differences. Requires the ability to openly communicate, diffuse tensions and work on practical solutions that align with the team and the Environment Office goals. Having the ability to effectively communicate challenges , promote mutual understanding and build trust that matters will be handled in a professional and courteous way. 

Team Building:

Fostering a cohesive, motivated and connected team through collaboration, trust, and open communication among team members. The ability to recognize strengths and opportunities within oneself and others and create an environment where everyone feels valued. Effectively team building by personal development and promoting a shared sense of purpose. The ability to work as a collective effort towards a common goal. 

Job Description:

• Organize training opportunities for archaeology field monitors.
• Support Resources and Infrastructure manager and team to coordinate archaeology technical reviews and fieldwork for project-specific consultation.
• Coordinate, attend and record meetings as needed
• Organize logistics to get archaeology field monitors into the field for project-specific field work.
• Act as a monitor for fieldwork as needed.
• Maintain a system for cataloguing and storing artifacts in the care of the Environment Office.
• Collect, organize, and maintain a digital archive of all existing archeological studies, reports, and associated maps and historical documents relevant to SON Territory.
• Ensure all relevant archaeology studies or sites are appropriately mapped using GIS (coordinate with the staff who maintain the GIS system).
• Work with knowledge holders to record, store, and share information relevant to archaeology, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate good judgment
• Respect the confidentiality of SON, the community and employee information.
• Deal professionally & courteously with all internal & external contacts.
• Seek guidance / direction as necessary in the performance of duties.
• Act as an ambassador for SON at all times
• General administrative duties
• Other duties as assigned.