National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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14111 - 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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

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

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • General office support workers (See 14100 General office support workers)
    • Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (See 12010 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers)
  • 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.
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