Overview
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, licences, 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.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Classified advertising clerks
Receive customers' orders for classified advertising, write and edit copy, calculate advertising costs and bill customers.
Correspondence clerks
Write business and government correspondence such as replies to requests for information and assistance, damage claims, credit and billing enquiries and service complaints.
Proofreaders and editorial assistants
Assist in the preparation of periodicals, advertisements, catalogues, directories and other material for publication
Verify facts and conduct research
Read material prior to publication to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors.
Readers and press clippers
Read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications to locate and file articles of interest to staff and clients.
Regulatory clerks
Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures using processing systems
Authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements and other material after requested documents have been processed and approved.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$39,334
$58,397
$83,215
Job openings
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British Columbia
478expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required.
Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.