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NOC 2006 Version 1.0

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

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Card-tape converter operator
  • Computer equipment operator
  • Computer terminal operator
  • Control clerk, data processing
  • 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
  • Key tape operator
  • Keypunch operator
  • Payment entry clerk
  • Payment input clerk
  • Remote computer terminal operator
  • Sorting machine operator
  • Tabulating machine operator
  • Verifier, data processing
  • 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:

  • Data entry clerks perform 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 Clerks (1411)
  • Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Clerks (1211)

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 – Clerical Occupations
Minor group
142 – Office Equipment Operators
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0