Data Entry Clerk / Canada

Workpath; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking a Data Entry Clerk. The ideal candidate should have fast typing skills and be computer savvy. Responsibilities include transferring data from paper to digital formats, verifying accuracy, and maintaining organized records. Strong knowledge of MS Office applications and good command of English are essential. This position requires attention to detail and a commitment to data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware.
• Basic understanding of databases.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems.
• Type in data provided directly from customers.
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data.

Skills

Fast typing skills

Excellent knowledge of word processing tools

Good command of English

Tools

MS Office Word

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to type information into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. You will report to a data manager or another senior data team member. Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory. The company will rely on you for having accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners
  
• Type in data provided directly from customers
  
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
  
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
  
• 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

• 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