K'en T'em Limited Partnership

Archaeology Department Manager

Job Title: Archaeology Department Manager
Reports to: Natural Resources Manager
Term: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $75,000-$140,000 annually
Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found
Closing Date: March 19th, 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.

The Archaeology Department Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the Archaeology Department, with a primary focus on people management, service delivery, and departmental effectiveness. This role is responsible for ensuring archaeology projects are appropriately resourced, coordinated, and supported, while fostering a positive and accountable team environment. The Archaeology Department Manager is not required to act as the senior technical archaeologist or permit holder, but must possess a working understanding of archaeology and cultural heritage management in British Columbia in order to effectively support staff, oversee project delivery, and engage in informed decision-making.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal technical experts who lead archaeological methodology, permitting, and discipline-specific work, while the Department Manager focuses on leadership, planning, coordination, and operational oversight.

Primary Duties

People Leadership & Department Management

• Lead, support, and mentor Archaeology Department staff,
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, and accountable team culture,
• Support performance management, professional development, conflict resolution, and workload planning, and
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and staffing needs in collaboration with senior technical staff

Operations & Service Delivery

• Oversee day-to-day departmental operations to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery,
• Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination across multiple archaeology projects,
• Monitor workloads, resourcing, and priorities to ensure deliverables are met, and
• Support scope, schedule, and budget tracking in collaboration with project leads.

Project & Stakeholder Support

• Participate in internal and external meetings from a leadership and coordination perspective,
• Support relationship-building with Indigenous communities, clients, and project partners, and
• Ensure projects align with organizational values, policies, and contractual commitments.

Safety & Accountability

• Promote compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and occupational health and safety requirements,
• Support consistent documentation, reporting, and internal controls,
• Model ethical leadership, professionalism, and accountability, and
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Natural Resources Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of archaeology and cultural heritage management practices in British Columbia,
• General understanding of archaeological permitting and regulatory processes,
• Proven ability to lead and support teams with specialized technical expertise,
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, technical report writing skills, and project management skills,
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusting relationships using effective communication and integrity,
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities,
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and remain organized under pressure and in dynamic environments,
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and virtual meeting platforms,
• Ability to take direction and act with precision and accountability,
• Willingness to learn or knowledge of nłeʔkepmx cultural values, nłeʔkepmx protocols, and beginner nłeʔkepmxcín, and
• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity.

Experience and Requirements

• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably within the environmental field, or other technical service environments,
• Demonstrated experience managing people, projects, or departmental operations,
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations is a strong asset,
• Experience with managing projects with multiple team members,
• Valid first aid certificate preferred,
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License,
• Able to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC),
• Post-secondary education in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and
• Registered Professional Consulting Archaeologist (RPCA) designation and permit-holder eligibility are considered strong assets, but are not required.

Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm less one half-hour paid lunch, with fluctuation when needed. On average, 40 hours per week, with the expectation that the Manager will complete the workload and work to ensure deliverables are met,
• Overtime: As per the BC Employment Standards Act (BCESA), Managers are not eligible for overtime,
• 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.