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JOB POSTING: THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO

Program Officer, Japanese Studies & Intellectual Exchange (Pregnancy & Parental Leave
Contract)

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31st, 2015
Start Date: July 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 pregnancy & parental leave coverage. This position is responsible for the administration of Japanese Studies & Intellectual Exchange programs including researching, planning, execution and reporting in grants and other activities. It also has designated responsibilities in the areas of general office administration, human resources, communications and other programmatic and administrative needs. (more…)

(Fall 2014) JOB POSTING
Position: JET Programme Assistant Coordinator Position

Type: Full Time – Temporary

Location: Consulate General of Japan-Toronto
Suite 3300, 77 King Street West
P.O. Box 10, TD Centre
Toronto, ON M5K 1A1

Application Deadline: Thursday October 10th, 2014 – 4:00 pm

Approximate start and end dates:
Start Date: Monday October 20th 2014 End Date: Friday, November 21st 2014

Position Description: The JET Programme Assistant Coordinator will provide assistance in the fall recruitment period of the JET Programme. She/he will be responsible for answering telephone and in-person inquiries from JET candidates; responding to post and e-mail inquiries; helping maintain data using MS Access; preparing and creating form letters in MS Word and assisting the JET Coordinator with preparations for the selection interviews. On occasion, she/he may also be asked to assist with work beyond the JET Programme or assist with occasional school visits.

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