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51102.00 – Archivists

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.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Archivist
  • Historical archivist
  • Multimedia archivist

Core competencies

  • Writing to create clear and detailed documentation, reports and descriptive guides, as well as effectively communicate archival practices and research findings to diverse audiences in writing
  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to identify and address challenges related to the management of archival materials, such as deteriorating documents, incomplete records or complex storage requirements, and make informed decision
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to adapt classification systems to various types of records and evolving archival standards in order to categorize materials, such as photographs, documents or electronic files, in a way that is accessible and usable for future reference
  • Written Comprehension to accurately interpret materials, such as historical documents, correspondence and reports, for properly cataloguing and preservation, facilitating access and enhancing organizational knowledge
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously document the specifics of each item, such as its condition, provenance and context, ensuring records are preserved correctly and can be retrieved accurately
  • Knowledge in Library, Conservation, and Heritage to understand how to manage textual materials and organize information to develop cataloguing practices that align with archival standards

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.

Additional information

  • Progression to archive management positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

51 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Sub-major group

511 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5110 – Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators

Unit group

51102 – Archivists

Occupational profile

51102.00 – Archivists

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