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Records management technicians
Records management technicians operate and maintain systems for the collection, classification, retrieval and retention of records, images, documents and information. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$23.00
/hr
Typical
CA$31.32
/hr
Experienced
CA$45.05
/hr
Average: CA$32.96/hr
97.1% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- information management technician
- microfilm records searcher
- records classifier
- records digitizing technician
- records technician
All Examples
- document management technician
- document technician
- documentation technician
- information management technician
- microfilm camera operator
- microfilm mounter
- microfilm records searcher
- microfilmer
- records classifier
- records digitizing technician
- records management technician
- records technician
- technical indexer - records and file management
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Implement and update records classification, retention and disposal scheduling plans
- Classify, code, cross-reference, log and store records
- Develop document inventories and maintain indexes for classification systems
- Operate information retrieval systems to research and extract records according to established guidelines in response to requests
- Label, prepare and transfer information files according to established records management life-cycle procedures and schedules
- Maintain access lists for security classified records
- Compile statistics and reports on activities within records management services.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Records management technicians usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in information or records management technology.
- Two to three years' experience in a records management environment may be required.