Description

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

Job Titles

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

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.

Workplaces

• Establishments throughout the private and public sector

Skills

• Digital Literacy
• Evaluation
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Systems Analysis

Abilities

• Categorization Flexibility
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Memorizing
• Pattern Identification

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Active Learning

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Source: OaSIS