14111

Data entry clerks

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

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.

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.

Example job titles

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

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Data Entry Clerks are classified under NOC code 14111. This occupation falls under TEER 4, representing jobs that typically require a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Individuals in this role are employed in the public and private sectors to input, verify, and manage electronic data, maintaining the administrative integrity of various organizations across Canada.

Key job duties for NOC 14111 include importing and exporting data between different database systems, verifying accuracy of source documents, maintaining logs of completed work, and resolving data discrepancies. For Canadian immigration, while TEER 4 occupations are not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, candidates may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through specific streams of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or local pilot programs.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.