NOC 14301: Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks

What is NOC 14301?

NOC 14301 is the code for correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include advertising clerk, application clerk, authorization clerk and by-law clerk. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $28.57 an hour.

NOC code

14301

TEER

4: High school or several weeks of training

Broad category

Business, finance and administration occupations

Express Entry

Not skilled

Category draws

None

Median wage

$28.57 an hour

Job titles under NOC 14301

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 job titles

• advertising clerk
• application clerk
• authorization clerk
• by-law clerk
• classified advertising clerk
• contract clerk
• correspondence clerk
• customs clerk
• directory compiler
• documentation clerk
• editorial assistant
• licence clerk
• passport clerk
• proofreader
• publication clerk
• registration clerk
• registry clerk
• translation clerk

All 59 job titles in the NOC index

administrative contract clerk, advertising assistant, advertising clerk, advertising space measurer, application clerk, archives clerk, authorization clerk, brand recorder, business documentalist, by-law clerk, catalogue compiler, classified advertising clerk, clipping marker, compiler, composing room proofreader, construction permits clerk, contract clerk, copy holder, copyright clerk, correspondence clerk, correspondence review clerk, customs and excise clerk, customs clerk, directory clerk, directory compiler, documentalist, documentation clerk, editing clerk, editorial assistant, editorial clerk, engineering clerk, export documentation clerk, exports clerk, fingerprint clerk, forms control clerk, import clerk, import documentation clerk, land registry clerk, licence clerk, mailing list compiler, manuscript proofreader, motor vehicle bureau clerk, newspaper circulation clerk, passport clerk, passport issuer, permit clerk, photograph examiner, press clipper, press reader, proofreader, proofreader copy-reader, publication clerk, publishing clerk, reader, registrar clerk, registration clerk, registry clerk, tests clerk, translation clerk.

Also included in this group

• archives clerk
• press clipper
• press reader
• reader
• tests clerk

Main duties of NOC 14301

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

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.

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.

Employment requirements

• 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.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Is NOC 14301 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.

Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.

How much does NOC 14301 pay?

Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.

Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.

Similar NOC codes to compare

If your work leans toward one of these, read its duties too. The closest match is the one whose lead statement and main duties describe most of what you did.

Classified somewhere else

• Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations: 11202 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
• Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers: 12012 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers

Same minor group (1430 Library, correspondence and other clerks)

• 14300 Library assistants and clerks, TEER 4

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Using NOC 14301 duties on your resume

Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.

For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 14301 as you write.

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Where this information comes from

Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for a advertising clerk?

NOC 14301, Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 14301?

TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.

Is NOC 14301 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.

Is NOC 14301 in an Express Entry category-based draw?

No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.

How much does NOC 14301 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $28.57 an hour, with most wages between $20.48 and $39.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 14301 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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