Office clerk is a great entry-level position if you are interested in working in an administrative role. Office clerks manage a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This is a role where you will deal with many different people every day. You will also find that this role can be quite busy, with multiple competing priorities. Most importantly, this is also a role that is in demand.
Office clerks work in an office setting, however remote work may be a possibility. You can expect to spend much of your day on a computer, and interacting with others. Your work hours as an office clerk may vary, depending on the business hours of the company you choose to work for. You may also have the possibility for part time or full time.
The majority of individuals who work as office clerks move into more senior administrative roles. This could include roles such as administrative assistant or executive assistant. You may also choose to move into a junior role in another department which will use similar soft skills, such as HR, or sales.
On average office clerks in the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield area earn an average of $20.83 per hour, which equates to $40,000 per year. Here is a more detailed salary breakdown:
annual: $40,000
monthly: $3,333
weekly: $833
hourly: $20.83
lowest salary: $34,400 per year
average salary: $40,000 per year
highest salary: $45,200 per year
junior salary: $34,400-$39,700 per year
intermediate salary: $36,800-$42,500 per year
senior salary: $39,000-$45,200 per year
Office clerks can be responsible for a wide variety of things, depending on the business they work for. Some common tasks or responsibilities for office clerks include:
As an office clerk you will be able to find work in most industries. The good news is that once you have experience in the field, that experience will carry over into other industries. Some industries where it is common to find office clerk roles include education, business, health care and government.
Office clerks are responsible for a wide variety of things, therefore employers are looking for individuals who have a pretty diverse skill set. Some of the the things employers are looking for when hiring an office clerk include:
Most office clerk roles will require a high school diploma or equivalent. If you have any additional relevant training, or previous work in an office environment that will be considered a plus. As will any previous experience as an office clerk.