Employment Opportunity

  The Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver is seeking to hire an assistant to the Visa and Consular Affairs Section. The details are as follows:
 

1. Number of positions available: One (1)
2. Responsibilities: Handling of visa applications and Japanese passport renewals, verification and issuing of certificates including nationality/citizenship, assisting with applications for Japanese textbooks, elections assistance, other related tasks.
3. Contract type: Permanent, Full time (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and overtime hours as required)
4. Salary: To be determined depending on experience.
5. Benefits: Dental insurance, CPP, Paid leave
6. Scheduled start: February, 2021
7. Required qualifications:
   • High level of proficiency in Japanese and English (writing, reading and verbal).
   • Experience in using various software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
   • Must have a valid I.D. with your photo.
   • Possess Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada.
   • Be able to provide security clearance certificate.
8. Application: Applicants are required to submit exclusively by email the following documents by or before November 30, 2020 at recruit@vc.mofa.go.jp
   • Copy of Permanent Residence Card or of proof of Canadian citizenship (e.g. passport or birth certificate)
   • Resume/CV and cover letter (in English and Japanese)
9. Selection process*:
   • First-round screening: screening of the cover letter and resume/CV
   • Second-round screening: an interview and a written examination
   • Only candidates who have passed the first screening will be informed of details of the second evaluation.

 
*No inquiries will be answered during the recruitment process.