Data entry clerks (NOC 1422)

Job titles

• computer terminal operator
• control clerk, data processing
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Nature of work

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.

Fields of interest

• Entering or verify data and information, sorting, filing
• Working in an office
• Working with computers, information technology, and communications

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.

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Data entry clerks (NOC 1422)

Employment requirements

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

Skill type

• Business, finance and administration occupations

Skill level

• Intermediate

More information

• * Progression to senior positions is possible with experience.

Job titles - Classified elsewhere

• * General office support workers (1411)