Data entry Jobs in Canada

A Data Entry Clerk is a professional responsible for transferring paper formats into computer files or database systems. They handle typing in customer information provided directly into an electronic format, creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures. Attention to detail is essential, as mistakes can lead to more significant problems within a company.

Responsibilities:

- Transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems

- Typing in data provided directly by customers

- Creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes

- Verify data by comparing it to source documents

- Update existing data

- Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested

- Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation

- Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a data entry clerk

- Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred

- Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.)

- Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices

- Basic understanding of databases

- Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills

- Great attention to detail

- High school degree or equivalent