Archivists
Career Overview
Archivists manage, process, store and disseminate information contained in an organization's archives. Archivists:
- Acquire, store and research textual material, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, sound recordings and multimedia materials
- Work in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations
Job Titles
Duties
Archivists perform some or all of the following duties:
- Develop policies and procedures for managing current and semi-current archives, in particular 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
- Evalute and acquire archival materials to build and develop an archival collection for research purposes
- Confirm documents and records and research the origins and significance of archival materials
- Organize non-current archives and develop cataloguing and retrieval systems to allow access to archival materials
- Help people with their searches
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
110% Employed Full Time
59%Work takes place in a conventional indoor setting.
Career Pathways
Progression to archive management positions is possible with experience.
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Education, Training and Skills
- Bachelor's degree with a minor in archival studies
or
University degree with a certificate in archival studies is required - Master's degree in archival studies, archival studies and information science, library science or history may be required
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
110Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 9.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 40 | 36.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 50 | 45.5% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
40Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 20 | 1.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | Not available | Not available |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 20 | 1.1% |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 20 |
| Public Administration | 10 |
| Educational Services | 10 |
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