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NOC 12112: Records management technicians

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

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.

Median Pay$31.32/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles13 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 12112

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13 official aliases
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Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 12112

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Records management technicians is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.

Express Entry Alignment

Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 12112.

Former NOC 12534-Digit Legacy
Records management technicians
RC5 - Transfer

1253 continues as 12112 and part transferred to 12111

Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$23$31.32/hr$45.05
Newfoundland and Labrador$20.71/hr$28/hr$53.85/hr
Nova Scotia$23.6/hr$30.42/hr$42.7/hr
New Brunswick$26.69/hr$31.32/hr$38/hr
Quebec$19/hr$30.67/hr$43.59/hr
Ontario$23.08/hr$33.65/hr$46.63/hr
Alberta$24.68/hr$34.88/hr$52.42/hr
British Columbia$24.5/hr$31.9/hr$40/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$30.67/hr
$19 - $43.59
Ottawa
$33.65/hr
$23.08 - $46.63
Toronto
$32.43/hr
$23.44 - $44.13
Calgary
$35.83/hr
$25.57 - $49.07
Edmonton
$34/hr
$25.16 - $45.81
Vancouver
$31.9/hr
$24.5 - $36.41

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • 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.

Official Job Titles for NOC 12112

13 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

information management technicianmicrofilm records searcherrecords classifierrecords digitizing technicianrecords techniciandocument management techniciandocument techniciandocumentation technicianmicrofilm camera operatormicrofilm mountermicrofilmerrecords management techniciantechnical indexer - records and file management

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Health information management occupations (See 12111 Health information management occupations)View NOC 12111
  • Health records clerk (See 14100 General office support workers)View NOC 14100
  • Library and public archive technicians (See 52100 Library and public archive technicians)View NOC 52100
  • Records management specialist (See 11201 Professional occupations in business management consulting)View NOC 11201
  • Records management supervisor (See 12010 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers)View NOC 12010

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 12112 (Records management technicians)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 12112 is classified as TEER 2, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $31.32/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Records management technicians was categorized under NOC 1253 (Records management technicians). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 12112 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 12112 is $30.67/hr in Montréal, $33.65/hr in Ottawa, $32.43/hr in Toronto, $35.83/hr in Calgary, $34/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026