data entry clerk

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Urban area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. General office.

Tasks:

• Receive and register documents for data entry.
• Enter data according to specified format.
• Transfer data between software.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data.
• Store, update and maintain databases.
• Perform backup procedures to ensure data preservation.
• Perform general office duties.
• Classify, label and store diskettes/ disks and tapes of data.
• Create digital records using a scanner.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.
• Transfer handwritten data to Excel or Word documents.

Type of data entry:

Alpha. Numeric. Alpha-numeric.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Word processing software.
• Database software.
• MS Office.
• Quick Books.
• Data analysis software.
• Accounting software.
• Spreadsheet.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Internet.
• MS Windows.
• MS Outlook.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sitting.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .

Supports for visible minorities:

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).