K'en T'em Limited Partnership

Senior Archaeologist

Job Title: Senior Archaeologist
Reports to: Archaeology Manager
Term: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $110,000-$120,000 annually
Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found
Closing Date: March 6th, 2026

K’en T’em Limited Partnership (KTLP) is a for-profit corporation committed to providing the Nlaka’pamux people of the eight Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA) Participating Bands with the resources that will help them efficiently create, manage and operate business opportunities. We are leaders at putting cross-cultural values at the forefront of our business while prioritizing simple, efficient, integrative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

K’en T’em Limited Partnership is hiring a Senior Project Archaeologist to support and lead ongoing environmental and archaeological projects within the Nlaka'pamux territory. The successful candidate will act as a Field Director and must be eligible to hold and manage archaeological permits. The incumbent will be required to work a flexible schedule, with office days being 8-hour shifts and fieldwork ranging from 8–12 hour shifts. This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and may require weekend work and extended hours during peak fieldwork months (May through October).

Primary Duties

• Oversees archaeological field crews in locating, collecting, recording, and interpreting data for survey and excavation projects,
• Coordinates on-site logistics for archaeological projects and resolves problems to ensure the timely, safe, and effective completion of project objectives,
• Act as a consultant to both K’en T’em and the not-for-profit organization Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly,
• Ensures the application of safe work practices by crew members during survey/excavation projects,
• Provides functional guidance and leadership to technical staff in areas of specialty such as faunal, lithic and/or ceramic analysis,
• Assists with project planning activities, including identifying appropriate equipment, resources, personnel needs, project budgets, and research design,
• Performs direct research and analysis in one or more areas of archaeological specialty, writes or co-authors archaeological survey, excavation, and analysis reports that meet all reporting requirement, and
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Archaeology Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, technical report writing skills, and project management skills,
• Prepared for physically demanding work in all conditions and outside normal work hours,
• Previous work with Indigenous Government or Organizations an asset,
• Willingness to learn knowledge of nłeʔkepmx cultural values, nłeʔkepmx protocols, and beginner nłeʔkepmxcín, and
• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity.

Experience and Requirements

• 4-year degree in Archaeology or Anthropology,
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience leading teams,
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience with fieldwork,
• Meet British Columbia requirements for Field Director and be able to hold permits,
• Valid first aid certificate preferred, and
• Able to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC).

Work Environment

• Schedule: Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute paid lunch break, fieldwork hours will vary by project, and a schedule will be posted on a weekly basis. On average, 40 hours per week,
• Overtime: All daily overtime over 8 hours will be banked at 1.5x, all hours over 12 will be banked at 2x,
• Reporting Office Location: Office work will be conducted from the K’en T’em office in either Merritt or Kamloops BC, with the expectation that field work is required,
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation (10 working days), accrued at 0.84 per month,
• Winter Break: 2 weeks paid (max 10 working days),
• Benefits: 50% benefit premiums paid by employer,
• Pension: Pension matching (percentage increasing with years of service), and
• Personal and Professional Development: As part of total compensation, we supply full-time permanent employees with the means to advance their skills and education.

We will provide training and professional development to support the right candidate. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe you would be of value to our organization, then we want to hear from you!

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K’en T’em Limited Partnership is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. This position is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications. In alignment with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code; A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified nłeʔkepmx candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. K’en T’em Limited Partnership respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.