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NOC 2006 Version 1.0

1441 – Administrative Clerks

Administrative clerks compile, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Administrative clerk
  • Administrative clerk - military
  • Administrative contract clerk
  • Application clerk
  • Auction clerk
  • Authorization clerk
  • Brand recorder
  • Broadcast clerk
  • Bus terminal clerk
  • By-law clerk
  • Construction permits clerk
  • Contract clerk
  • Copyright clerk
  • Credit assessment clerk
  • Credit card authorization clerk
  • Customs and excise clerk
  • Customs clerk
  • Dietetics office clerk - hospital
  • Documentation clerk
  • Engineering clerk
  • Export documentation clerk
  • Export traffic clerk
  • Exports clerk
  • Floor clerk
  • Forms control clerk
  • Freight forwarding clerk
  • Import clerk
  • Import documentation clerk
  • Import traffic clerk
  • Licence clerk
  • Loans and grants administrative assistant
  • Mail order clerk
  • Mail order filler
  • Map clerk
  • Motor vehicle bureau clerk
  • Municipal office clerk
  • Office administration clerk
  • Passport clerk
  • Passport issuer
  • Permit clerk
  • Police station clerk
  • Registrar clerk
  • Registration clerk
  • Registry clerk
  • Relief clerk
  • Road clerk
  • Road maintenance clerk
  • Subscription clerk
  • Suggestion award program clerk
  • Taxi stand clerk
  • Telex operator
  • Tracing clerk (except mail)
  • Unit clerk
  • Utilities clerk
  • Utility clerk
  • Ward clerk - hospital
  • Warranty clerk
  • Administrative clerk
  • Application clerk
  • Authorization clerk
  • By-law clerk
  • Customs clerk
  • Documentation clerk
  • Import clerk
  • Licence clerk
  • Office administration clerk
  • Passport clerk
  • Registration clerk
  • Registry clerk
  • Ward clerk - hospital
  • Warranty clerk

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Administrative clerks perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures and schedules, using computerized and manual processing systems
    • Authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements or other material after requesting documents have been processed and approved
    • Maintain inventory of office supplies and order supplies as required
    • Prepare reports and presentations and provide information to staff and general public regarding company and program rules, regulations and procedures
    • Assist in the co-ordination of administrative procedures such as budget submissions, contracts administration and work schedules
    • May be responsible for some accounting tasks
    • May organize and co-ordinate flow of work for general office clerks and data entry clerks.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of college or other courses in business administration is usually required.

Additional information

  • Progression to officer level positions is possible with additional training and experience.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Exclusions

  • Administrative Officers (1221)
  • Executive Assistants (1222)
  • Court Clerks (1443)
  • General Office Clerks (1411)
  • Personnel Clerks (1442)
  • 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
144 – Administrative Support Clerks
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0