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Administrative Clerks (1441)

Job titles

  • administrative clerk
  • administrative clerk - military
  • administrative contract clerk
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Nature of work

Administrative clerks compile, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Fields of interest

  • Working in an office
  • Writing, working in communications and information

Main duties

  • Administrative clerks perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures and schedules, using computerized and manual processing systems
  • - Authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements or other material after requesting documents have been processed and approved
  • - Maintain inventory of office supplies and order supplies as required
  • - Prepare reports and presentations and provide information to staff and general public regarding company and program rules, regulations and procedures
  • - Assist in the co-ordination of administrative procedures such as budget submissions, contracts administration and work schedules
  • - May be responsible for some accounting tasks
  • - May organize and co-ordinate flow of work for general office clerks and data entry clerks.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Administrative Clerks (1441)

Employment requirements

  • * Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • * Completion of college or other courses in business administration is usually required.

Skill type

  • Business, finance and administration

Skill level

  • Intermediate

More information

  • * Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
  • * Progression to officer level positions is possible with additional training and experience.

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