Personnel Clerks
(NOC 1415)
in All Business, Finance, and AdministrationPersonnel clerks help personnel officers and human resources specialists. They compile, maintain and process information relating to staffing, recruitment, training, labour relations, performance evaluations and classifications. They work in personnel departments throughout the private and public sectors.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$23.00
Minimum$24.31
Median$34.62
MaximumAnnual Pay
$12,459
Minimum$39,979
Median$69,794
MaximumCompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$23.00
Median$38.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,754
Minimum$36,515
Median$70,271
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Personnel clerks help personnel officers and human resources specialists. They compile, maintain and process information relating to staffing, recruitment, training, labour relations, performance evaluations and classifications. They work in personnel departments throughout the private and public sectors.
Job duties
Personnel clerks:
- Process, verify and register documents for personnel activities like staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations and classifications.
- Maintain manual and computerized filing and registration systems.
- Prepare reports and documents related to personnel activities.
- Respond to questions from staff and the general public regarding personnel matters.
- Advertise job vacancies, help screen and rate job applicants, and carry out reference checks.
- Give and score employment tests like keyboarding and proofreading tests.
- Schedule training.
Sample job titles
- classification clerk - human resources
- employment clerk
- human resources assistant
- human resources clerk
- labour relations clerk
- personnel services clerk
- staffing clerk
- training clerk
Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are important, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to continually changing equipment and software. Your work must be accurate, and you should enjoy repetitive tasks. Familiarity with computer software and other office equipment is needed. You should also be cooperative and able to work as part of a team.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- College or other courses in personnel administration may be necessary.
- Some clerical experience may be required.
Other considerations
- The widespread application of computer technology to the duties performed by many clerks means that a solid foundation in computer skills is often necessary for entry into these jobs. Workers should be able to adapt to changes in technology. Movement to supervisor, office management or officer level is possible with experience and additional training.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$42,002 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$38,793 median annual incomeCape Breton
N/ANorth Shore
N/ASouthern
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Retail trade
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
25-34
35-44
55-64
15-24
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$32,562 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$40,025 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,028 median annual incomeTrade Certification
N/ADiploma Below Bachelor
N/ACompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
College Diploma
$36,304 median annual incomeHigh school
$32,903 median annual incomeBachelor
$41,755 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$34,807 median annual incomeLess than high school
$23,174 median annual incomeEducation & training
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students for the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. They include courses in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.
Institutions providing this program
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
Sydney, NS
Sydney, NS
Various, NS
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Human Resources Management and Services
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. They include courses in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labour relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources laws and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.
Institutions providing this program
Halifax, NS
Sydney, NS
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Various, NS
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