Records management technicians – NOC : 1253

Records management technicians operate and maintain systems for the collection, classification, retrieval and retention of records, images, documents and information. Records management technicians are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

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Records management technicians perform 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.

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.

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Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training and experience.

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