How to become a correspondence, publication and regulatory clerk
Official title: Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks
Also called: Tests clerk, By-law clerk, Import clerk, Permit clerk, Customs clerk, Editing clerk, Exports clerk, Licence clerk, Archives clerk, Contract clerk, Passport clerk, Registry clerk
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 tasks
- Classified advertising 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
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is required. Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required. Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $55,712 a year The middle half earn $47,151 to $64,350.
- About 19,100 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 21,200 are projected by 2033. (+11%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a correspondence, publication and regulatory clerk?
Completion of secondary school is required. Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required. Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.
How much does a correspondence, publication and regulatory clerk earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $55,712 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $47,151 to $64,350.
Is a correspondence, publication and regulatory clerk a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 11% by 2033, from about 19,100 to about 21,200 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a correspondence, publication and regulatory clerk?
Not always. 36% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03