14102 – Personnel clerks
TEER 4Occupations usually requiring a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
Lead statement
Personnel clerks assist personnel officers and human resources specialists and compile, maintain and process information relating to staffing, recruitment, training, labour relations, performance evaluations and classifications
Main duties
- Process, verify 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, and compile and prepare reports and documents relating to personnel activities
- Respond to telephone and written enquiries 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
- Administer and score employment tests, such as keyboarding and proofreading tests
- Arrange for in-house and external training activities.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Example job titles
classification clerk - human resources · employment clerk · human resources clerk · identification clerk · labour relations clerk · personnel services clerk · staffing clerk · training clerk · human resources assistant · staffing assistant · personnel clerk · human resources clerk - Canadian armed forces
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.75 | $27.88 | $38.46 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.59 | $27.00 | $45.05 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.38 | $27.00 | $38.04 |
| New Brunswick | $25.00 | $25.13 | $38.04 |
| Quebec | $22.00 | $28.00 | $40.00 |
| Ontario | $19.00 | $27.78 | $40.49 |
| Manitoba | $21.83 | $25.00 | $30.26 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.00 | $23.85 | $30.09 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $28.18 | $35.15 |
| British Columbia | $24.04 | $28.85 | $38.46 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.