Job requirements Archivist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an archivist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Archivists (NOC 51102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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