Bilingual Records Management Specialist to modernize corporate retention schedules within a federal

Our consulting client is seeking a Bilingual Records Management Specialist (5+ years) to modernize corporate retention schedules within a federal Crown corporation environment

Join a multi-year initiative supporting a major Canadian federal Crown corporation in modernizing its corporate retention schedule. This role provides expert consulting support across the full records management lifecycle, partnering closely with the Records and Information Management Office (RIMO). The successful candidate will contribute to retention rule design, governance review, and change management activities that strengthen compliance with federal standards. This opportunity offers long-term engagement and visibility across an impactful modernization project.

Duration: 2 years

Location: Remote (may be required to work onsite at one of our offices)

Must Haves

• 5+ years of professional experience in records management, information governance, or archival support
• Active membership in Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) or ARMA International
• Knowledge of Canadian federal legislation and regulations governing records retention and Library and Archives Canada requirements
• Familiarity with ISO -1: and ARMA best practices
• Full professional proficiency in English and French (written and verbal); able to conduct interviews and prepare documents bilingually
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools for collaborative work
• Post-secondary education in information management, archival studies, or related field

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Canadian federal government departments or agencies on records and information management mandates
• Experience supporting media industry organizations in the public or private sector

Responsibilities

• Draft standardized retention rules including titles, descriptions, document examples, information owners, retention periods, triggers, and justifications
• Design and recommend logical organization of retention rules through consolidated or cross-functional approaches
• Review and provide recommendations on records management policies, directives, and governance frameworks
• Conduct legislative and regulatory research related to retention period requirements
• Draft change management and training plans supporting implementation of new retention schedules
• Develop training materials, guides, and videos for operational adoption