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14111 – Data entry clerks

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.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

Computer equipment operator
Computer terminal operator
Data control clerk
Data entry clerk
Data entry operator
Data entry verifier-operator
Data input clerk
Data processing control clerk
Data processing verifier
Data processor
EDP (electronic data-processing) equipment operator
Electronic data-processing (EDP) equipment operator
Interpreting machine operator - data entry
Payment entry clerk
Payment input clerk

Data control clerk
Data entry operator
Data input clerk
Data processor
Payment entry clerk

Main duties

This group performs 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 information

Progression to senior positions is possible with experience.

Exclusions

General office support workers (14100)
Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (12010)

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category: 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations
TEER: 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
Major group: 14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations
Sub-major group: 141 – Office, court, and data support occupations
Minor group: 1411 – Survey, statistical and data entry occupations
Version: NOC 2021 Version 1.0