Data entry clerks

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for data entry clerks (NOC 14111) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about data entry clerks in Saskatchewan: Approximately 850 people work in this occupation. Data entry clerks mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 6%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations69% of data entry clerks work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.5% of data entry clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 86% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for data entry clerks (NOC 14111) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Data entry clerks are employed across sectors such as finance, government, healthcare, and education, where they input, verify, and manage digital records. While the growing use of automation and AI tools will reduce some manual tasks, demand is more favorable for clerks with fast, accurate typing skills and proficiency in modern office software and database systems. Many roles are contract-based or part-time, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Industries like healthcare and education offer more stable opportunities due to their resilience to economic shifts. For individuals, developing digital fluency, attention to detail, and adaptability to remote or hybrid work environments should improve job prospects.  Here are some key facts about data entry clerks in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 300 people work in this occupation. Data entry clerks mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 8%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations56% of data entry clerks work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of data entry clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for data entry clerks (NOC 14111) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about data entry clerks in New Brunswick: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Data entry clerks mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 12%Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations61% of data entry clerks work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of data entry clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 24% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 76% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations