1422-NOC

Personnel clerks

(NOC 14102)
Annual Earnings
$53,016
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
High School Diploma
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
610

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

 

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

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$53,016

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$35.60/hr
Median$25.42/hr
Low$22.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,505

% Employed Full Time

57%
Source: 2021 Census

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.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Classification clerk - human resources
Employment clerk
Human resources assistant
Human resources clerk
Labour relations clerk
Personnel services clerk
Staffing clerk
Training clerk

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
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

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.

75%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

75%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

68%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

62%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

59%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

59%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

59%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

53%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

50%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

50%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,505
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

610
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 30 0.5%
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 400 1.3%
North Coast and Nechako 20 0.6%
Northeast 10 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 60 1.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 80 1.1%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Health Care And Social Assistance250
Public Administration90
Educational Services70
Business, Building And Other Support Services40
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services40
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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