[Anthsoc] Dr. Zeller's thank you, PROCTORS needed, Archaeological Technician positions available

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Hey everyone,


We have bunch of things to share with you here.  First of all, Dr.
Zeller would like to express a kind thank you to all the students who
attended the event we hosted a few weeks ago to honour her retirement
and welcome Dr. Barrickman. Dr. Zeller expressed her thanks as
follows:


“I wanted to thank the Anthropology Society for having the get
together for me and for Nancy last week. I really appreciated the
thanks that you gave me. It makes me feel that the relationship we
have all had over the years is a friendship as well as a professional
one. The flowers were a lovely thought and are still giving me a great
deal of pleasure.”


We found it a pleasure to thank Dr. Zeller for her contributions to
the Anthropology department over the years, and we look forward to
classes with Dr. Barrickman in the future!


Also, the Anthropology Department is looking for 3rd and 4th year
Honours Anthropology students to proctor the following final exams:



ANTH 101 – Wednesday, April 21st, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. in PAC 1 & 2 –
Prof. Nancy Barrickman

We need 2 proctors for this exam, and one of the proctors must be a male.



ANTH 102 – Monday, April 19th, 4 – 6:30 p.m. in MC 4020, 4021, 4058,
4061 – Prof. Robert Park

We need 6 proctors for this exam.



Pay is $30.  Please let Department secretary Allyson Rowat know as
soon as possible if you’re interested. Allyson can be emailed at
arowat at artsservices.uwaterloo.ca



Lastly, Parks Canada is offering summer positions for Archaeological
Technicians. Please see below for more information.



Thanks,



AnthSoc



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ARCHAEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN





Department Name: Parks Canada Agency

Location: Various locations in Ontario but based out of Cornwall.

Classification: GT - 01

Salary: $38,448 to $43,283

Closing Date: March 19, 2010 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: CAP10J-009124-000012 Selection Process Number:
2010-02-COR-OC-0017 Employment Tenure: Position for a specific period
of up to six (6) months.

A list A list of qualified candidates may be established for future
consideration and to staff similar positions with various linguistic
profiles.

Vacancies: 16





Website: For further information on the department, please visit Parks
Canada Agency





Who Can Apply:



      Persons residing or employed in Toronto (ON), and within a 560

      kilometer radius of Toronto (ON), within Canadian territory,

      extending to amongst others, Sault Ste-Marie (ON), Timmins (ON), Amos

      (QC), Montréal (QC).



      The distance between your residence or your employment location and

      the position location will be determined using data provided by the

      Natural Resources Canada's Geographical Names of Canada website. For

      information on how to use this website visit

      http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/rd-ry-eng.htm.



Citizenship



Parks Canada Agency is a separate employer and is not subject to the
Public Service Employment Act. Parks Canada Agency considers
applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in
Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.



Language Proficiency



Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the
following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.

English essential



Education



Completion of at least two (2) years of study at a university with
specialization in archaeology, either within a Department of
Archaeology, Anthropology or Classics.



Experience



Familiarity with archaeological fieldwork and laboratory duties.





Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment



Possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s license.

Willingness to work out of doors in inclement weather.

Willingness to travel and work away from home for prolonged periods of
time, as required.

Willingness to work weekends and statutory holidays, when necessary.

Willingness to wear and use protective/safety clothing and equipment,
as required.

Willingness to lift and carry loads (buckets of dirt, wheel barrows, and

equipment) of various sizes and weight in a safe manner.



Reliability Status. This factor is not used at the pre-selection
stage. The Department is responsible for the security clearance
process.



Statement of Merit Criteria



Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against
the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.



Work Environment



The Ontario Service Centre of Parks Canada is a network of
professional and technical expertise established to support National
Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas
situated in the Province of Ontario in the protection and presentation
of cultural and natural resources. Offices are located in Cornwall and
Ottawa, Ontario.



Challenge



The incumbent assists in archaeological fieldwork and laboratory
analysis through hand excavation of archaeological resources; the
recording of archaeological data; the study and analysis of artefacts;
and the organization and complying of archaeological records for
archival storage, analysis, or shipment. Fieldwork can involve
extended absences from home, irregular work hours, exposure to
variable weather conditions, and exposure to various unpleasant,
uncomfortable and potentially hazardous conditions in urban and /or
isolated areas.



Additional Requirements / Comments

      As the screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience,

      it is important that you clearly demonstrate to what degree you meet

      the above experience elements giving detailed examples of each

      element.

      Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or (possibly) missing

      information. Failure to do so may result in your application being

      rejected.

      Candidates will be required to pay for travel and relocation

      expenses.

      Candidates will be required to provide 2 names of references that can

      be contacted by telephone.

      Candidates will be required to provide proof of a Class G Driver’s

      licence.



You must provide the following information when submitting your

application:

      Your résumé.

      You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when

      submitting your application: Employment Tenure