Personnel clerks
Career Overview
Personnel clerks:
- Help personnel officers and human resources specialists by compiling, maintaining and processing information relating to staffing, recruitment, training, labour relations, performance evaluations and classifications
- Work in personnel departments throughout the private and public sectors
Job Titles
Duties
Personnel clerks:
- Process, check and register documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations and classifications
- Maintain and update manual and computerized filing and registration systems
- Compile and prepare reports and documents relating to personnel activities
- Answer telephone and written questions from staff and the general public regarding personnel matters
- Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies, assist in screening and rating of job applicants, and conduct reference checks
- Carry out and score employment tests, such as keyboarding and proofreading tests
- Arrange for internal and external training activities
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,505% Employed Full Time
57%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.
Career Pathways
Promotion to supervisory and officer level positions is possible with experience and additional training.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Completion of college or other courses in personnel administration may be required
- Some clerical experience may be required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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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.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,505Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 60 | 4.0% |
| Kootenay | 50 | 3.3% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 975 | 65.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 45 | 3.0% |
| Northeast | 20 | 1.3% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 145 | 9.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 205 | 13.7% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
720Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 50 | 1.3% |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 480 | 1.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | -0.1% |
| Northeast | 10 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 60 | 1.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 90 | 1.4% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 320 |
| Public Administration | 90 |
| Educational Services | 80 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 40 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 40 |
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