National Occupation Code (NOC): 5113

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. Archivists are employed in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations.

Job Duties for Archivists

• 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.

Working Conditions for Archivists

Work is performed sitting down for extended periods in quiet, indoor environments.

Alternate Job Titles

• Archivist
• Assistant Archivist
• Collections Archivist
• Corporate Archivist
• Fine Arts Archivist
• Historical Archivist
• Multimedia Archivist
• Photo Archivist
• Research Archivist
• Video Archivist
• Archivist
• Assistant Archivist
• Collections Archivist
• Corporate Archivist
• Fine Arts Archivist
• Historical Archivist
• Multimedia Archivist
• Photo Archivist
• Research Archivist
• Video Archivist
• Access To Information Analyst
• Archive Assistant
• Archives Assistant