Temporary Staff Employment Opportunity

The Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver is recruiting for one temporary staff member to work in the Culture and Public Information Section who meets the qualifications below. Interested persons are requested to submit their curriculum-vitae (one English language copy and one Japanese language rirekisho), along with telephone and e-mail contact information, a mailing address, on or before September 18, 2007.

Note that the Consulate will neither confirm the receipt of any application nor return any documents.

1. Outline of Position
   The employment is for a position in the Culture and Public Information Section and involves handling JET program, scholarship applications, public information and introducing the culture of Japan, among other duties.
   
   
2. Term of Employment
   1. Working Term: From November 1, 2007 to January 25, 2008
      
   2. Working Hours: 2 days or 3 days a week (9 a.m. through 5 p.m.)
      
   3. Salary: To be decided based on education and work experience.
      
      
3. Qualifications
   1. Applicants are required to meet all the following conditions:
   2. Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
   3. Have a high level of speaking and writing ability in English (Japanese language ability will be an asset)
   4. Be able to write letters and documents in English
   5. Have a passable knowledge of website maintenance using Dreamweaver 4
   6. Be able to operate Word, Excel, Access etc.or have database experience
   7. Have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
      
      
4. Selection Process
   After the initial screening of documents, each successful candidate will be contacted individually regarding the possibility of an examination (Japanese and English) and an interview in late September.
   
   
5. Reply to:
   Cultural Section
   Consulate General of Japan
   800 - 1177 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6E 2K9
   Tel: (604) 684-5868

NB
We will not accept applications that are sent by e-mail or fax. Kindly forward your application through the post or deliver it in person to our reception.