Description
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.
Job 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
- 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.
Workplaces
- Establishments throughout the private and public sector
Skills
- Evaluation
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Numeracy
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
Abilities
- Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Perceptual Speed
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
Similar Occupations
- Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (12010)
- General office support workers (14100)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for data entry clerks (NOC 14111) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Data entry clerks are employed across sectors such as finance, government, healthcare, and education, where they input, verify, and manage digital records. While the growing use of automation and AI tools will reduce some manual tasks, demand is more favorable for clerks with fast, accurate typing skills and proficiency in modern office software and database systems. Many roles are contract-based or part-time, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Industries like healthcare and education offer more stable opportunities due to their resilience to economic shifts. For individuals, developing digital fluency, attention to detail, and adaptability to remote or hybrid work environments should improve job prospects.
Here are some key facts about Data entry clerks in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.
- Data entry clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 8%
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 87% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 56% of data entry clerks work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of data entry clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $20.00 | $23.59 | $31.48 |
| Canada | $17.00 | $23.50 | $32.60 |
Training
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