Archivists

Archivists

NOC
51102

acquire, store, research and disseminate archival information, such as pictures, maps, documents, electronic materials, films and videos, and sound recordings.

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3-Year Outlook

Undetermined
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3-Year Job Openings

4
 

Median Hourly Wage

N/A

Average Salary

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Typically Required

University

Employed

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Full NOC Description

Archivists manage, process, store and disseminate information contained in an organization's archives. They acquire, store and research textual material, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, and sound recordings and multimedia materials. They are employed in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Develop policies and procedures for managing current and semicurrent archives, in particular corporate cataloguing systems, records scheduling and disposal, and finding aids
  • Design programs for managing, disseminating and storing archives of all types (documents, photographs, maps, audio-visual materials, manuscripts, etc.)
  • Plan the computerized management of archives and the management of electronic archives
  • Appraise and acquire archival materials to build and develop an archival collection for research purposes
  • Authenticate documents and records, and research the origins and significance of archival materials
  • Organize noncurrent archives and develop cataloguing and retrieval systems to allow access to archival materials
  • Assist people with their searches.

    • Also Known As

    • archivist
    • historical archivist
    • multimedia archivist
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    Requirements

    Employment Requirements

    A bachelor's degree with a minor in archival studies or A university degree with a certificate in archival studies is required.
  • A master's degree in archival studies, archival studies and information science, library science or history may be required.

    • Provincial Regulation

    Not Provincially Regulated

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    Employment by Sex

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    Employment by age

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    Employment by highest level of education

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    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    100.0%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

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    Employment by Economic Regions

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    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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    Economic Regions

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    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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    Salary

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    Newfoundland

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    Prince Edward Island

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    Nova Scotia

    $66,000

    Canada

    $70,400
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    Employment Outlook

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    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

    4
     

    New Jobs: 3-Year

    1
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

    3
     

    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

    6
     

    New Jobs: 10-Year

    1
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

    3
     
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