Canada Moderate

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.

Employment Outlooks

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$17.00

/hr

Typical

CA$23.50

/hr

Experienced

CA$32.60

/hr

Average: CA$24.70/hr

77.0% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

data control clerk
data entry operator
data input clerk
data processor
payment entry clerk

All Examples

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
electronic data-processing (EDP) equipment operator
interpreting machine operator - data entry
payment entry clerk
payment input 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.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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