This page features links for UTM Anthropology students regarding the following topics: external job postings (not University of Toronto postings), professional anthropology associations, professional development opportunities, conference opportunities, and more.
Summer research opportunity for undergraduate students: JHI 2026 Scholars-in-Residence
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 23, 2026
The Jackman Humanities Institute Scholars-in-Residence (SiR) program is back! They've got 28 in-person projects exploring a diverse array of topics, including "Investigating Ancient Technologies of Record-keeping and Writing" (Prof. Heather Miller's project). Complete SiR info, eligibility, project descriptions and the application link are available on the JHI SiR program website.
Cultural Resource Management Jobs (external job postings)
Students interested in Cultural Resource Management may wish to view the following external job opportunities:
Other summer opportunities
- ASI Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Services hires Field Technicians and Field Directors. Applications are accepted at various times of the year.
- Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants Inc. hires for field season work. View the 2025 hiring poster.
- Archaeological Research Associates Ltd (ARA) employs qualified student interns to work on archaeological projects throughout Ontario.
- AECOM hires Field Technicians in Ontario.
- Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers various positions, including in cultural resource management, for students and recent graduates. Be sure to check posting details for application deadlines.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Erindale Special Response Team (ECSpeRT) volunteer opportunities for UTM students
- UTM Alternative Reading Week projects
Anthropology Associations
Professional associations can be excellent sources of information about events, careers, awards, and other opportunities. Associations may post calls for student papers for conferences. Many associations offer student memberships.
Canadian Associations
- Canadian Anthropology Society
- Canadian Archaeological Association
- Canadian Association for Biological Anthropology
- Ontario Archaeological Society