Archivists
(NOC 5113)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportArchivists manage, process, store and share information contained in an organization's archives. They buy, store and research texts, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, and sound recordings and multimedia materials. They work in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations.
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Hourly Pay
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MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
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Minimum$50,329
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$21.00
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
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Nature of work
Archivists manage, process, store and share information contained in an organization's archives. They buy, store and research texts, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, and sound recordings and multimedia materials. They work in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations.
Job duties
Archivists:
- Develop policies and procedures for managing archives, particularly corporate cataloguing systems, records scheduling and disposal, and finding aids.
- Design programs for managing, distributing 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.
- Evaluate and buy archival materials to build and develop an archival collection for research purposes.
- Make sure documents and records are real, and research the origins and significance of archival materials.
- Organize noncurrent archives and develop cataloguing and retrieval systems to allow access to archival materials.
- Help people with their searches.
Sample job titles
- archivist
- assistant archivist
- collections archivist
- corporate archivist
- fine arts archivist
- historical archivist
- multimedia archivist
- photo archivist
- research archivist
- video archivist
Skills
- You need excellent administrative, research, organizational, writing, and planning skills, as well as intellectual curiosity. You should have supervisory skills and the ability to work with people of all ages, including other staff. A knowledge of computer systems, literature, and current information sources is also important. Being able to speak and write French would be an asset in some positions.
Job requirements
- A bachelor's degree with a minor in archival studies or a university degree with a certificate in archival studies.
- A master's degree in archival studies, archival studies and information science, library science or history may be necessary.
Other considerations
- Movement to archive management positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Information and cultural industries
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
35-44
45-54
15-24
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
Master
N/ABachelor
N/AHigh school
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
Library Science/Librarianship
University ProgramThese programs focus on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.
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