← All NOC codes

NOC 14301 — Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks

TEER 4 · Labour (on-the-job training) · Not eligible for Express Entry (CEC/FSWP)

Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks write correspondence, proofread material for accuracy, compile material for publication, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, and perform other related clerical duties in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. They are employed by newspapers, periodicals, publishing firms and by establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Main duties

Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks

• Receive customers’ orders for classified advertising, write and edit copy, calculate advertising costs and bill customers.

Correspondence clerks

• Write business and government correspondence such as replies to requests for information and assistance, damage claims, credit and billing enquiries and service complaints.

Proofreaders and editorial assistants

• Assist in the preparation of periodicals, advertisements, catalogues, directories and other material for publication
• Verify facts and conduct research
• Read material prior to publication to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors.

Readers and press clippers

• Read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications to locate and file articles of interest to staff and clients.

Regulatory clerks

• Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures using processing systems
• Authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements and other material after requested documents have been processed and approved.

Check your eligibility

Working in this occupation? Verify your NOC code with AI, audit your employment letter against these duties, or calculate your CRS score.