1252-NOC

Records management technicians

(NOC 12112)
Annual Earnings
$61,400
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
80

Career Overview

Records management technicians:

  • Operate and maintain systems for the collection, classification, retrieval and retention of records, images, documents and information
  • Work throughout the private and public sectors

 

Duties

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

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$61,400

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$44.44/hr
Median$29.44/hr
Low$22.55/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

240

% Employed Full Time

71%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.

Career Pathways

Promotion to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Information management technician
Microfilm records searcher
Records classifier
Records digitizing technician
Records technician

Education, Training and Skills

  • 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

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Information Technology Management
  • Health Information/Medical Records
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

68%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

53%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

50%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

50%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

50%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

50%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

50%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

50%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

50%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

43%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

240
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 10 4.2%
Mainland/Southwest 145 60.4%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 10 4.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 70 29.2%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

80
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 60 1.9%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast 20 1.3%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services30
Public Administration30
Business, Building And Other Support Services10
Utilities10
Health Care And Social Assistance10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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