Looking for archaeology jobs in Alberta, Canada? The Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre hires full-time seasonal staff every summer to work in the interpretative centre museum and for archaeological fieldwork. See below for current position openings.
To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and at least two references to: bodoarchaeology@gmail.com.
Archaeological Interpretative Centre Assistant – up to three (3) positions
May 11 – August 29, 2026 (Tentative)
$19 – $21/hr, average of 35hrs/week
Position Responsibilities:
- Museum interpretation and program facilitation: guide visitors from the general public through the Bodo Archaeological Centre and Site.
- Facilitate youth programs: During May and June, you will assist with the smooth delivery of school programs that support the Alberta curriculum through hands-on educational experiences. Throughout the summer, you will also facilitate Kids Day Camps and potentially special events (e.g., birthday parties).
- Assist with the daily operations of a tourism destination: day-to-day tourism support, gift shop sales, driving guests in a tour bus, helping to maintain the cleanliness and organization of the interpretive centre, etc.
- Archaeological fieldwork: after training, participate in the survey and excavation at the Bodo Archaeological Site, as well as assisting the project archaeologist with other everyday activities, including the supervision of public participants.
- Archaeological lab work: organizing and cataloguing large amounts of lithic, ceramic, and faunal artifacts in the standard practices of Alberta.
- Research and development: on an ongoing basis, when not leading programs, you will be conducting research and creating future museum text displays and designs.
- Operational tasks: include (but nare ot limited to) responding to inquiries, recording and managing tour/program bookings, and maintaining interpretive displays.
Position Qualifications:
- Eligible for funding via the Young Canada Works or Canada Summer Jobs programs
- Experience and enthusiasm working with the public, especially children, in an interpretive and educational capacity.
- Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
- Enthusiasm, patience, creativity, initiative, and flexibility are a must.
- Preference will be given to individuals with at least 2 or 3 years of undergraduate training in the fields of archaeology, museum studies, anthropology, education, and/or/and related fields.
- Previous archaeological lab and field experience is an asset.
- Possess an Alberta Class 4 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent to drive a bus with up to 25 passengers) before the job commencement date; provide an adequate driver’s abstract.
- For Alberta, a Class 4 License requires a health and eye check and a written test.
- Undergo a criminal record check; have valid first aid and CPR training.
- Basic computer, internet and AV skills are necessary.
Please note that for these positions, you will need to live near the Bodo, Alberta area for the summer months, and weekend work is required. Provided housing (for a minimal monthly rental fee) is limited, so if alternate accommodations can be made, please make sure to include that information in your application.
TO APPLY
Please email a resume, cover letter and at least two references to: bodoarchaeology@gmail.com
Public Archaeology Internship
Grant MacEwan University, in partnership with the Bodo Archaeological Society, offers the course, Anthropology 495: Public Archaeology Field Placement, every summer. This course was first offered in 201,5 and each summer, two to four students are accepted for a placement at Bodo. Students gain course credit (3 credits), and placements are typically 4 to 8 weeks long. Acceptance into the field placement is competitive and subject to an application process, which includes an interview.
The goal of this course is to provide students with opportunities to engage in authentic community and/or employment placements focused on the profession of Anthropology. The students will apply their knowledge and skills in research or other practical aspects of a project, in this case, public archaeology. You will gain experience guiding tours, interacting with the public, educating the public, running the day-to-day operations of an interpretive centre, and obtaining archaeological excavation and lab experience.
Applications for the 2026 are open until April 17, 2025