12112 – Records management technicians

Lead statement

Records management technicians operate and maintain systems for the collection, classification, retrieval and retention of records, images, documents and information.

Main 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.

Employment requirements

• 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.

Example job titles

records classifier · microfilm camera operator · microfilmer · records digitizing technician · information management technician · documentation technician · microfilm mounter · microfilm records searcher · technical indexer - records and file management · document management technician · document technician · records management technician · records technician

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.