News and Announcements

McMaster University: Tenure-track Job in Archaeology

Date Posted:

Monday, October 6, 2025

The McMaster University Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026. They are looking for a candidate whose theoretical approaches, methods and area of research complement current faculty strengths, with preferred skill sets being archaeological science, with preference, but not limited to palaeoethnobotany, and/or zooarchaeology. While the geographical area of specialization is open, preference may be given to those who work in the archaeology of North America, not least the Eastern North America/Great Lakes region. They invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026.

H3M Environmental is Hiring Archaeologists, Field Supervisors, Field Directors in Northeast British Columbia

Date Posted:

Friday, October 3, 2025

Discover a rewarding career amid Canada’s dynamic northern landscapes, stunning vistas, and the aurora borealis.

Why Chose H3M?

ACRA’s 31st Annual Conference: Raleigh, NC (September 11–14, 2025)

Posted

Aug 05, 2025

ACRA’s 31st annual conference will be held in Raleigh, NC from September 11–14, 2025 at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel.

This year’s conference theme — Policy and Protecting Cultural Resources — is intended to explore how policy intersects with the protection of cultural resources. This includes Federal policy, state policies, and the involvement of communities and other stakeholders.

Faculty Position in Archaeology, Western University

Date Posted:

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Closing Date:

Monday, August 25, 2025

Three-Year, Limited Term, Faculty Position in Archaeology
Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Science
Western University

Building on our strengths in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology, the Department of Anthropology at Western University invites applications for a three-year limited-term (potentially renewable) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective January 1 2026, or as negotiated. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre: Adult Dig Camp

Posted

Jun 16, 2025

The Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre has adult (age 15+) dig "camps" from June 27–29, July 8–12 that are open for public/community participation. Cost per day is $125.

They also offer artifact cataloguing that the public can participate with, July 23–27 and Aug 5–8 (cost $50/day).

For more information/to register - https://bodoarchaeology.com/adult-dig-camp/

Geographic Information Systems Officer (2-year term) - Government of the Northwest Territories

Date Posted:

Friday, May 30, 2025

Closing Date:

Monday, June 9, 2025

Job Title: GIS Officer (2-year term)
Location: Yellowknife
Department: Education, Culture and Employment
Salary: $96,876 - $115,733
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

We're looking for a Geographic Information Systems Officer (GIS) to join our Culture and Heritage team in Yellowknife. As the GIS Officer, you will be required to use GIS and database management systems to manage the NWT Archaeological Sites Database, which is the authoritative database of all recorded archaeological sites in the NWT (approximately 7,000 records).

Manager of Regulatory Approvals and Information Management - Government of Alberta

Date Posted:

Friday, May 30, 2025

Closing Date:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Job Title: Manager of Regulatory Approvals and Information Management
Location: Edmonton
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147- $117,275/year)

A Message of Support from the Canadian Archaeological Association

Posted

Apr 22, 2025

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The Canadian Archaeological Association (CAA) was founded nearly 60 years ago. Our membership consists of academic, professional, student and advocational archaeologists, and includes individuals of the general public of any country, who are interested in furthering the objectives of the CAA.

Laboratory Technician - University of Manitoba

Date Posted:

Monday, March 10, 2025

Closing Date:

Friday, March 28, 2025

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Manitoba is currently hiring a laboratory technician (Requisition # 37533). The posting can be found on the UM Careers page.

Job Description :

Laboratory Technician - Technician 3 (AESES)

New Budget-Funded Continuing Full-Time

35.00 hours/week Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Salary Range: $23.13 - $33.29 per hour ($42,096.60 - $60,587.80 per annum)

Canadian Archaeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves Condemns Defunding of National Advisory Committee on Residential School Missing Children and Unmarked Burials

Posted

Feb 27, 2025

February 25, 2025 — The Canadian Archaeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves (CAAWGUG) stands in support of the National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools Missing Children and Unmarked Burials (NAC). We express our deep concern and disappointment over the Government of Canada’s decision to discontinue funding for the essential work of the committee and Circle of Survivors. This defunding of NAC, coupled with reductions in funding to communities undertaking this sacred work, puts ongoing investigations in significant jeopardy.

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Three-Year, Limited Term, Faculty Position in ArchaeologyDepartment of Anthropology, Faculty of Social ScienceWestern University

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Three-Year, Limited Term, Faculty Position in Archaeology
Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Science
Western University