THE JAPAN FOUNDATION TORONTO
Program Officer (Japanese Language Education Programs)
Application Deadline: Sunday, July 5, 2015
Start Date: September 2015
The Japan Foundation is an organization promoting cultural exchange between Japan and other countries in
order to advance international mutual understanding. The Japan Foundation, Toronto (JFT) is one of 22 overseas
offices, offering programs grouped under three main areas: Japanese Language Education, Japanese Studies and
Intellectual Exchange, and Arts and Cultural Exchange.
This job posting is for a full-time Program Officer position for a period of (two) 2 years, renewable up to (four) 4
years. This position is responsible for the administration of Japanese Language Education programs including
Japanese Language Courses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Officer will be engaged in the following tasks under the supervision and instruction of the Directors,
and in cooperation with the Japanese Language Lecturer, the Planning Officer (Japanese Language Education) ,
the Program Officer(s) (Japanese Language Education) and other staff at JFT.
• Administration of Japanese Language Education programs including planning, scheduling, promoting and
management of: Japanese Language courses, Japanese Language Lecturer(s) and Assistant(s), the annual
budget for the Japanese Language Education programs
• Maintenance and development of a strong network of Japanese Language Education stakeholders in the
Greater Toronto area, in cooperation with other JFT staff
• Updating and monitoring the Japanese language section of the website and coordinating electronic
correspondence
• Communication with Headquarters about Japanese Language courses, including creating reports in
Japanese
• Other tasks related to the Japanese Language Programs and/or as required by the Directors
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• English language skills: Professional English language skills in both written and oral communication
• Ability to work as part of a team and to participate as appropriate in administrative tasks
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated interest in Japanese Language and/or language education
• Ability to travel for business and flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required
• Applicant must have legal status to work in Canada
• Japanese language skills: Superior oral communication and reading skills, basic writing skills, JLPT N2 or
equivalent
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Japanese Language Education experience (teaching, managing and learning) are preferred
• Experience in PR management for events/classes
• Experience working in a Japanese organization
• Knowledge of local Japanese Language Education landscape is highly beneficial
• Strong computer skills are highly beneficial (Adobe suite, Apple products, Microsoft Office, web design
and maintenance)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
The Japan Foundation established a Toronto Office in November 1990, and its status was upgraded to that of a
Cultural Centre in April 1995. To accommodate the expanded operations, a facility was established in the
Colonnade at 131 Bloor Street West. As of September 1, 2015 the Japan Foundation, Toronto will move to 2
Bloor Street East at the intersection of Yonge and Bloor.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto houses a library, seminar rooms and an event hall, which functions as an
exhibition space or auditorium. The public-lending library has approximately 20,000 Japan-related print and
audio-visual materials in its collection. Events, such as art exhibitions, film screenings and lectures, are presented
year round.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto activities cover not only activities held in our centre but those inside Toronto and
all across Canada. A large portion of The Japan Foundation, Toronto activities also involve the administration of
its grant programs.
For more information, visit the website: www.jftor.org
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Suzanne Pragg at spragg@jftor.org by
midnight on Sunday, July 5th, 2015. Please quote “Program Officer (Japanese Language)” in the subject heading
of your email.
We thank all applicants for their interest in The Japan Foundation, Toronto,
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.