1422- Data entry clerks

Canada NOC: 
1422
Job Title: 

Data entry clerks

Job Description: 

Data entry clerks input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They are employed in the private and public sectors.

Main Duties: 

Data entry clerks perform some or all of the following duties:


Receive and register invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture
Input data into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools
Import and/or export data between different kinds of software
Verify accuracy and completeness of data
Identify, label and organize electronic storage media
Maintain libraries of electronic storage media.

Employment Requirements: 

Completion of secondary school may be required.
College or other courses in data entry may be required.

Additional Inormation: 

Progression to senior positions is possible with experience.

Classified Elsewhere: 

General office support workers (1411)
Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (1211)

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Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X