Description
Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks write correspondence, proofread material for accuracy, compile material for publication, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licenses, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, and perform other related clerical duties in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. They are employed by newspapers, periodicals, publishing firms and by establishments throughout the private and public sectors.
Job Titles
- Advertising assistant
- Advertising clerk
- Classified advertising clerk
Main Duties
- Process classified ads
- Reply to requests for information
- Sort and store clippings
- Write and edit advertising copy
- Calculate advertising rates and bill customers
- Detect and mark any grammatical or typographical errors for correction
- Proofread data
- Read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications and clip articles to locate and file articles of interest
- Write routine business and government correspondence
- Compile and verify material for publication
- Assist in the preparation of material for publication
- Perform routine clerical duties
- Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents
- Verify facts and conduct research
Workplaces
- Establishments throughout the private and public sector
- Newspapers
- Periodicals
- Publishing firms
Skills
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Coordinating
- Critical Thinking
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Auditory Attention
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Concern for Others
- Active Learning
Similar Occupations
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (11202)
- Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers (12012)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be moderate for Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks (14301) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 67%
- Monetary Authorities – central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 33%
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 44% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $15.00 | $25.00 | $32.31 |
| Canada | $18.75 | $27.18 | $39.90 |
Training
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