Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks
Career 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
- Perform other related clerical duties
- Work for newspapers, periodicals, publishing firms and establishments throughout the private and public sectors
Job Titles
Duties
Classified advertising clerks:
- Receive customers' orders for classified advertising, write and edit copy, calculate advertising rates and bill customers
Correspondence clerks:
- Write business and government correspondence such as replies to requests for information and assistance, damage claims, credit and billing questions and service complaints
Editorial assistants and publication clerks:
- Help in the preparation of periodicals, advertisements, catalogues, directories and other material for publication
- Proofread material
- Check facts and carry out research
Proofreaders:
- Read material prior to publication to find and mark any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors
- Work within tight deadlines
Readers and press clippers:
- Read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications to find 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
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
2,575% Employed Full Time
66%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.
Career Pathways
With experience, promotion to supervisory positions is possible.
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Education, Training and Skills
- 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
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- English/Literature Related
Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
2,575Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 60 | 2.3% |
| Kootenay | 30 | 1.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,635 | 63.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 45 | 1.7% |
| Northeast | 60 | 2.3% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 180 | 7.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 560 | 21.7% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
1,070Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | -0.2% |
| Kootenay | 10 | -0.4% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 730 | 1.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | -1.5% |
| Northeast | 10 | -0.2% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 100 | 1.4% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 210 | 0.9% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 420 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 130 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 130 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 70 |
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | 60 |
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