Correspondence and Publication Clerks
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Job description
These individuals perform a variety of tasks depending on their duties. Some draft and prepare documents (classified ads, correspondence, etc.). Others read publications, check the accuracy of the information in them, and identify corrections to be made. Others compile, process, and produce documents (contracts, permits, etc.).
Main tasks
Classified Ads Clerks
- Take orders for classified ads.
- Draft and prepare texts.
- Calculate advertising costs and prepare invoices.
Correspondents
- Write correspondence (e.g. letters, responses to requests for information and assistance, etc.).
- Check the accuracy of documents.
Editorial Assistants and Publications Clerks
- Assist in the preparation of publication material.
- Correct proofs.
- Conduct research to check facts.
Proofreaders
- Read texts before publication to identify grammatical, typographical, or compositional mistakes.
Manuscript Readers and News Clippers
- Read publications (newspapers, magazines, etc.).
- Cut out and file articles that may be of interest to staff and customers.
Regulatory Clerk
- Compile, verify, record, and process forms and documents (e.g. permits, licences, contracts) according to established procedures.
- Authorize and release documents once applications have been processed and approved.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2022 to 2024.- Minimum
- $20.67
- Median
- $29.74
- Maximum
- $40.00
Job prospects for 2024-2028
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Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
4,500
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 68.8% Female
- 31.2% Male
Not available.
- 68.8% Female
- 31.2% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
$54,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 9142% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 496% of jobs
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NAICS 516% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 565% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 455% of jobs
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Others36% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 9142% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 496% of jobs
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NAICS 516% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 565% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 455% of jobs
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Others36% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Secondary school diploma
Sometimes required
- Knowledge of the existing computerized system may be required or an asset.
- Additional courses or a degree in writing, journalism, or a related field may be required.
- Administrative or clerical experience may be required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Written expression
- Information processing
- Reading comprehension
- Active listening
- Critical thought
- Judgment and decision-making
- Oral expression
- Social perception
- Coordination
- Time management
- Service oriented
- Solving complex problems
Abilities
- Written comprehension
- Written expression
- Oral comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Awareness of issues
- Near vision
- Speech clarity
- Inductive reasoning
- Deductive reasoning
- Speech recognition
- Information organization
- Selective attention
- Idea generation
- Originality
Knowledge and attributes
- Knowledge of the French language
- Autonomy
- Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English)
- Knowledge of customer and personalized services
- Capacity to work in a team
- Versatility
- Attention to detail
- Vitality
- Assiduity and punctuality
- Respect others
- Knowledge of office work
Interests
- Draft, communicate, and inform
- Work in an office
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Official name of the NOC 14301
Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks
Job titles
- Classified advertising clerk
- Correspondence clerk
- Editorial assistant
- Publication clerk
- Proofreader
- Advertising assistant
- Publishing clerk
- Land registry clerk
- Correspondence review clerk
- Brand recorder
- Registrar clerk
- Newspaper circulation clerk
- Documentation clerk
- Advertising clerk
- Editing clerk
- Translation clerk
- Forms control clerk
- Registry clerk
- Directory clerk
- Archives clerk
- Authorization clerk
- Contract clerk
- Administrative contract clerk
- Application clerk
- Export documentation clerk
- Import documentation clerk
- Customs clerk
- Customs and excise clerk
- Copyright clerk
- Editorial clerk
- Fingerprint clerk
- Registration clerk
- Exports clerk
- Import clerk
- Passport clerk
- Licence clerk
- Construction permits clerk
- By-law clerk
- Engineering clerk
- Tests clerk
- Motor vehicle bureau clerk
- Compiler
- Directory compiler
- Catalogue compiler
- Mailing list compiler
- Composing room proofreader
- Manuscript proofreader
- Documentalist
- Business documentalist
- Photograph examiner
- Proofreader copy-reader
- Clipping marker
- Reader
- Advertising space measurer
- Passport issuer
- Press clipper
- Copy holder
Skill type
Business, finance and administration
Last update: January 29, 2026
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