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 titles

• 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
• EDP (electronic data-processing) equipment operator
• 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.

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 support workers (1411)
• Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (1211)