NOC 51102: Archivists
Archivists manage, process, store and disseminate information contained in an organization's archives. They acquire, store and research textual material, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, and sound recordings and multimedia materials. They are employed in archives, in the public and para-public sectors and in private sector organizations.
Official Main Duties for NOC 51102
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
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.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 51102
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Archivists is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
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
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 51102.
Regional Wages Across Canada
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 / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $20 | $39.24/hr | $54.09 |
| Nova Scotia → | $27.37/hr | $39.57/hr | $49.2/hr |
| Quebec → | $23/hr | $39.14/hr | $47.18/hr |
| Ontario → | $28.67/hr | $42.62/hr | $59.43/hr |
| Manitoba → | $22.05/hr | $35.09/hr | $46.69/hr |
| Alberta → | $26.11/hr | $40.45/hr | $52.73/hr |
| British Columbia → | $23.75/hr | $39.19/hr | $51.73/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 51102
10 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Archive assistant (See 52100 Library and public archive technicians)View NOC 52100→
- Librarians (See 51100 Librarians)View NOC 51100→
- Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (See 50010 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers)View NOC 50010→
- Medical archivist (See 12111 Health information management occupations)View NOC 12111→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 51102 (Archivists)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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