Location: Hybrid, Canada
Language: Full professional proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken
Duration: 23 Year Contract
Background Check Requirement: Reliability clearance or ability to obtain a federal security clearance may be required
About the Opportunity
Our client in the public sector is undertaking a significant records and information management modernization initiative and is seeking a bilingual Records Management Specialist to support this multi-year transformation. This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in redesigning and modernizing retention schedules, governance frameworks, and records management practices within a large and complex organization.
Working closely with Records and Information Management professionals, business stakeholders, and project leaders, you will help shape sustainable records management practices that support compliance, operational effectiveness, and long-term organizational goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a records management professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and change management.
Whats In It for You
Contribute to a high-impact modernization initiative with long-term organizational value
Collaborate with experienced records management and information governance professionals
Gain exposure to complex regulatory and compliance environments
Work within a culture that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Opportunity to influence governance practices and organizational change on a national scale
Your Responsibilities
You'll draft and standardize retention rules, including retention periods, triggers, ownership assignments, document examples, and supporting justifications
You'll design and recommend retention schedule structures using best-practice approaches such as big-bucket classifications, process-based groupings, and rule consolidation strategies
In this role, you'll review records management policies, directives, and governance frameworks and provide recommendations for improvement
You'll conduct legislative and regulatory research to identify applicable retention and disposition requirements across federal and provincial jurisdictions
You'll develop change management plans, cross-reference tools, implementation materials, and operationalization strategies
You'll create and deliver training materials, including guides, procedures, learning sessions, and short instructional videos
You'll facilitate stakeholder discussions and support alignment across multiple business units and functional areas
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience in records management, information governance, archives, or related disciplines
Active membership with the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) or ARMA International
Strong knowledge of Canadian federal records retention and disposition requirements, including Library and Archives Canada standards and practices
Familiarity with ISO 15489-1:2016 and recognized records management best practices
Experience developing or modernizing records retention schedules and drafting retention rules
Demonstrated change management, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation experience in complex environments
Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Drive and Google Docs
Professional fluency in both English and French, with the ability to conduct interviews, develop documentation, and deliver training in both languages
Experience supporting Canadian federal government departments, agencies, Crown corporations, or similar public sector organizations is considered a strong asset
Experience working within media, broadcasting, or related industries is considered an asset
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