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1422 – 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
Example titles
- 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
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations
- Skill level
- C – Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.
- Major group
- 14 – Office support occupations
- Minor group
- 142 – Office equipment operators
- Associated Career Handbook profiles
- 1422.0 – Data entry clerks
- Version
- NOC 2016 Version 1.3