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51102 - Archivists

Broad Occupation 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.

Archivists are in high demand throughout Canada’s Art and Culture sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Archivists in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Archivists that can range from $27,900 to $67,400 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Archivist jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including archives, in the public and para-public sectors, and in private sector organizations. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Archivists in Canada.

Archivists in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Archivists pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

Archivist
Historical archivist
Multimedia archivist
Assistant archivist

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.

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree with a minor in archival studies or a university degree with a certificate in archival studies is required.
A master's degree in archival studies, archival studies and information science, library science, or history may be required.

Salary Prospects

Community/Area	Low ($/hour)	Median ($/hour)	High ($/hour)
Canada	14.50	20.76	35.00
Alberta	N/A	N/A	N/A
British Columbia	N/A	N/A	N/A
Manitoba	N/A	N/A	N/A
New Brunswick	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nova Scotia	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ontario	16.55	21.19	39.17
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quebec	15.25	21.13	33.84
Saskatchewan	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A

Job Openings - TEER 51102

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Archivists are expected to total 5,000, while 4,800 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Archivist Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 51102.

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