Archaeology Technician

At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake project to meet the urgent global demand for responsibly sourced rare earths that are essential to the energy transition. We are currently seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our highly strategic project and play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada.

Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Archaeology Technician to participate in archaeological excavation campaigns at the Strange Lake project site. Reporting to the Director, Environment and HSE, this role contributes to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage in collaboration with Indigenous communities. This position is directly aligned with the company’s commitment to heritage preservation and respect for the land.

In a spirit of collaboration and respect for the land, we strongly encourage applications from local and Indigenous communities.

Role Impact:

This position is at the core of our environmental and social commitments and directly contributes to:

• Protection of biodiversity, including key species such as caribou
• Operational safety
• Integration of Indigenous knowledge

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in archaeological field excavation activities
• Assist in the identification, handling, and recording of artifacts
• Document field observations and contribute to site surveys
• Apply archaeological and regulatory protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community representatives
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Training or interest in archaeology, history, or cultural heritage
• Interest in fieldwork and remote camp environments
• Strong attention to detail and documentation rigor
• Physical ability to work in outdoor and uneven terrain conditions
• Cultural openness and ability to work collaboratively with Indigenous communities

Why You’ll Love It:

• Competitive compensation with a bonus program
• Group RRSP with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule
• Generous benefits (health, dental and vision)
• Telemedicine
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Free coffee!

Who We Are:

Torngat Metals is a private company based in Canada advancing the Strange Lake rare earth project—one of the world’s most notable sources of heavy rare earth elements used in low-carbon and high-tech solutions. With development activities in Québec, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices into our operations and building strong partnerships with local communities. Our objective is to contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and to positioning Canada as a credible source of critical materials such as dysprosium and terbium.

Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow safety procedures to help protect themselves and others.

If you are motivated by building bridges between a promising industrial project at the heart of the energy transition and its host environment, we want you on our team – apply today!