The Consulate-General of Japan is currently recruiting for a media assistant in the Information and Cultural Section.
Overview of the position
Under supervision of the Information and Culture Section Director, the media assistant carries out a variety of assignments in support of Japan’s public diplomacy functions and goals, in addition to performing a variety of administrative tasks for the Information and Culture Section.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of Japanese culture and its society, and is eager to promote them in Canada
- Can communicate in both Japanese and English
- Strong skills in use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and other commonly used software
- Is in good health
- Holds Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status
Contract Period
From mid-May (tentative) to March 31st, 2018.
Regular working hours
In principle, for seven hours a day from 9 am to 5 pm, excluding one-hour lunch break, from Monday to Friday, excluding holidays (there may be times when it will be necessary to work after 5 pm, on weekends or public holidays.)
Salary
To be determined through interview
How to Apply
Please submit your CV (in either Japanese or English) as well as names and contact information of two references by e-mail to rsvp@to.mofa.go.jp
Application Deadline
Friday, April 21st, 2017 *There will be an interview for candidates who pass the written application.