Canada Moderate

Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks

Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks write correspondence, proofread material for accuracy, compile material for publication, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, and perform other related clerical duties in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. They are employed by newspapers, periodicals, publishing firms and by establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$20.48

/hr

Typical

CA$28.57

/hr

Experienced

CA$39.00

/hr

Average: CA$29.45/hr

90.6% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

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

Examples

Illustrative Examples

advertising clerk
application clerk
authorization clerk
by-law clerk
classified advertising clerk
contract clerk
correspondence clerk
customs clerk
directory compiler
documentation clerk
editorial assistant
licence clerk
passport clerk
proofreader
publication clerk
registration clerk
registry clerk
translation clerk

All Examples

administrative contract clerk
advertising assistant
advertising clerk
advertising space measurer
application clerk
archives clerk
authorization clerk
brand recorder
business documentalist
by-law clerk
catalogue compiler
classified advertising clerk
clipping marker
compiler
composing room proofreader
construction permits clerk
contract clerk
copy holder
copyright clerk
correspondence clerk
correspondence review clerk
customs and excise clerk
customs clerk
directory clerk
directory compiler
documentalist
documentation clerk
editing clerk
editorial assistant
editorial clerk
engineering clerk
export documentation clerk
exports clerk
fingerprint clerk
forms control clerk
import clerk
import documentation clerk
land registry clerk
licence clerk
mailing list compiler
manuscript proofreader
motor vehicle bureau clerk
newspaper circulation clerk
passport clerk
passport issuer
permit clerk
photograph examiner
press clipper
press reader
proofreader
proofreader copy-reader
publication clerk
publishing clerk
reader
registrar clerk
registration clerk
registry clerk
tests clerk
translation clerk

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Classified advertising clerks
Receive customers' orders for classified advertising, write and edit copy, calculate advertising costs and bill customers.
Correspondence clerks
Write business and government correspondence such as replies to requests for information and assistance, damage claims, credit and billing enquiries and service complaints.
Proofreaders and editorial assistants
Assist in the preparation of periodicals, advertisements, catalogues, directories and other material for publication
Verify facts and conduct research
Read material prior to publication to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors.
Readers and press clippers
Read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications to locate and file articles of interest to staff and clients.
Regulatory clerks
Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures using processing systems
Authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements and other material after requested documents have been processed and approved.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required.
Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.