Student Information Session
2024/2025

For prospective Canada-Japan Co-op
Program studentsOverview•

About CJCP•

Participating post-secondary institutions•

Benefits of participation for students•

Fields of study•

Eligibility –Who can apply?

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Kinds of jobs in CJCP•

Cost for students•

Your co-op work term
1. Typical work term conditions
2. CJCP Role and Support
3. Evaluation of the work term

•Application Procedure•

Questions

About Us
 We are a consortium of Canadian university and colleges that link some of the best
undergraduate and graduate co-op students in the arts, business, engineering, andscience disciplines across Canada with highly committed Japanese organizations.
 We integrate an undergraduate/graduate student’s academic studies in Canada
with valuable work experience in a Japanese organization.
 We are open to universities and colleges nationally, and the Program office is at theUniversity of British Columbia.

VisionMission

The Canada-Japan Co-op Program’s vision isThe Canada-Japan Co-op Program’s mission

to be the best program for Canadianis to provide top caliber Canadianundergraduate and graduate students

undergraduate and graduate co-op

wishing to complete co-op workstudents with high quality career-oriented

terms/internship in Japan and is currently

work opportunities in Japan as well as tothe leading international co-op program forprovide participating Japanese employers

Japanese employers requiring experienced

with Canadian undergraduate and graduate

and pre-qualified students.

students who can make valuable
contributions to their organizations.

Proven Program Track Record
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022.
We have seen over 1,200 students from across Canada in arts, business,engineering, and science academic programs participated in co-op work termsin Japan.

CJCP 30th Anniversary event at Canadian Embassy Tokyo in Oct 2023

Placement History Statistics
Number of Placed Students

160

Number of Co-op Work Terms Secured

140125

136

120
107

10080112

103

10091

6160

4052
405150

44
33

20067

51

1116

5
13/14

15/16

17/18

Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year as of May 28, 2024

19/20

23/24

33

Educational Institutions Participation
throughout the course of the program’s history

British Columbia•Simon Fraser University *•The University of British Columbia *•Thompson Rivers University *•The University of Victoria *•British Columbia Institute of Technology•

North Island CollegeAlberta•

The University of Alberta *•The University of Calgary

Saskatchewan•

The University of Regina•

The University of SaskatchewanManitoba• The University of ManitobaQuebec•

Ecole de Technologie Superieure *•Polytechnique Montreal *•Université de Sherbrooke *•Concordia University•

McGill University*indicates current member institutions

Ontario•

Algonquin College•

McMaster University•

Toronto Metropolitan University•

The University of Ottawa•

The University of Windsor•

The University of Waterloo•

The University of Toronto•

Queen’s University•

The University of Ontario Institute of TechnologyNew Brunswick•

Université de Moncton *•The University of New Brunswick

Nova Scotia•Dalhousie University•

Acadia University•

Saint Mary's University•
Technical University of Nova Scotia
Newfoundland• Memorial University of Newfoundland

Fields of Study
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
International Relations, Asian Studies and Language, Human Geography, etc.
Business and Tourism
International Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Tourism, etc.
Engineering
Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Computer, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical, etc.
Science
Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.

Benefits of Participation
Gain valuable

Enhance student’s valueinternational workto Canadian industries

experience
Broaden student’s

Opportunity to travel andoutlook andlearn another language

perspective onand culture

educational goals

Who Can Apply to the Canada-Japan
Co-op Program?
 Canadian/Permanent Resident/international students from a participating CJCP memberinstitution
 Undergraduate/graduate Co-op students in CJCP member institution
 Have completed at least one co-op work term/Will do so prior to commencement of theirwork term in Japan Will have at least one full-time academic term to complete after your CJCP co-op workterm
 Have/will complete at least one Japanese language course prior to departure
Note: Students can apply if they agree to register and complete a Japanese course prior to departure

For more details Japanese Language requirements -Prospective Students

 Agree to participate in the CJCP mandatory pre-departure training workshop
 Be flexible with the duration and type of work in Japan (preference given to students who
can commit to 8-12 months)
 Possess a mature attitude and enthusiasm to work in Japan and learn more aboutJapanese cultureCJCP Employer Expectations of Interns“Although the internship is carried out primarily for international exchange, the reason for hosting
interns varies from company to company. More or less, they expect the following:• To facilitate internationalization and activation of the office;• To establish and expand foreign networks;• To interact with top young specialists and apply their talent and knowledge in an actual worksetting• To examine interns as a possible candidate for future employers; and• To make a social contribution, especially to academic education or international exchanges”

Source: JETRO Manual for Interns

Key CJCP Student Attributes
Strong academic/technical backgroundRelevant prior co-op work experience(s)Knowledge of Japanese language and culture
Ability to adapt and immerse into a new culture
Maturity and self-confidence
Perceived ability to handle new culture:• Previous international experience• Leadership experience• Community involvement• Outgoing personality

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CJCP Jobs

2023/2024

Engineering/Science

Business/Arts• CAD software/design• Creating social media posts for company
products• Chemical testing and analysis• Creation of 3D models –Emotion
Recognition Model –robot behavior• Curriculum development, lesson planningfor the international school on site• Machine Learning and deep learningalgorithms• Event planning and coordination• International Sales & Marketing• Programming• Marketing materials including brochuresand videos• R&D• Software Engineering• Web3 technologies

CJCP Placements 2023/2024• EMC Healthcare (1)• Honda Research Institute (2)• J. Morita (1)• Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (6)• Pasona Group (2)• Taiheiyo Cement (2)• Taiyo Industrial (1)• Toagosei (1)CJCP Student Locations

2023/2024

1114

CJCP Placements 2024 to date
Summer 2024: 16 placements
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ATR (Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International) (2)Honda Research Institute (4)JFE Steel (1)NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) (6)Rakuten (3)Reazon Holdings (1)Fall 2024: 17 placements
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EMC Healthcare (2)ENEOS (1)NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) (4)Pasona Group (7)Taiheiyo Cement (2)Toagosei (1)Financial Summary
Potential Co-op Earnings

Costs for 12 months(3 co-op work terms)$ 1,908/month x 12 months salary$ 130 Application Fee$ 8,300 company dorm/housing$ 250 Pre-departure training workshop$ 1,800 misc. expenses$ 1,800 Average round-trip airfare$ 2,564.25 Co-op tuition fee

Total Earning$ 100 misc. expenses$30,750.00 CAD$ 420 Insurance
Total Investment$5,264.25 CAD* Subject to increase every school year as administered by UBC. Current
fee for one 4-month co-op term at UBC is $ 854.75

Typical Work Term Conditions
Average monthly salary: 176,447 JPY (equivalent to $1,908 CAD) for Summer 2024
NOTE: The company and/or student are responsible for the following items (detailed inf is included in the job description
ItemsCompany housing (dorm/apartment) monthly fee

Company pays

Student pays√

Breakfast (at dorm)√Lunch√Dinner (at company dorm/housing)√Futon/bedding rental or purchase√

Electricity/Hydro charges√

Telephone/Internet chargers√

Local commuting expenses (from work to company housing)√

Health insurance√

Return airfare (Canada-Japan)*30% of companies offer all or half of airfare costs (optional)√

What You Have To Look Forward To

Company Dormitory

Company Apartment

Work Uniform

Open Space OfficeActivities Outside Work

Edo Kiriko glass making workshop

Tea ceremonyKyudo(Japanese archery)practice
Touch rugby

Local festival

CJCP’s Role

During work terms in Japan

OngoingOn-site visits while co-op

communication

is in progresswith students
Resolution of difficulties withCollection and evaluation ofassistance of the Embassy ofwork term reports andCanada and Consulate offices

employer evaluationsin JapanEvaluation of CJCP Work Terms
To gain credit for CJCP work terms

Students must submit• A 10-page experiential report for release on CJCP’s website• Student performance review from supervisor• Student evaluation for work termA student must receive a satisfactory mark on their reports and asatisfactory employer evaluation to receive a passing grade for CJCP workterm

Application Process
1. Check eligibility for your application to CJCP
2. Review CJCP job postings on your home co-op program job portal
3. Schedule a meeting with CJCP consortium member at your home institution tosend us recommendation
4. Complete CJCP Online Application Form if you find any CJCP position(s) aligningwith your interest
5. Schedule an application intake interview and Japanese language assessment withCJCP staff
6. Pay a non-refundable application fee of $130
7. Access to CJCP job postings to apply
8. Have a job interview if shortlisted
9. Receive a job offer/confirm acceptance of the job offer
10. Start visa application process
11. Attend the mandatory Pre-departure Training Workshop

CJCP Consortium members•

Ecole de Technologie Superieure: Jade Wu, jade.wu@etsmtl.ca•

Polytechnique Montreal: Esther Caouette, esther.caouette@polymtl.ca•

Simon Fraser University: Michael Ford, michael_ford@sfu.ca•

Thompson Rivers University: Sarah Gibson, sgibson@tru.ca•

Université de Moncton: Conrad Melanson, conrad.melanson@umoncton.ca•

Université de Sherbrooke: Annie Ménard, annie.menard@usherbrooke.ca•

University of Alberta: Amanda Tam, atam2@ualberta.ca•

University of Victoria, Sarah McQuillan, intlcoopcoord@uvic.ca•

University of British Columbia: Arts - Julie Walchli, julie.walchli@ubc.ca
Science - Javed Iqbal, iqbal@phas.ubc.ca
Applied Science - APSC Co-op Career Advisor

Please ask Yuko if you are not sure who is your own career advisor

Interdisciplinary Okanagan - Jamie Snow, jamie.snow@ubc.ca

The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
www.thecoopjapanprogram.com
Undergraduate and graduate co-op students have the opportunity to gain valuable
technical skills and experience a new culture and way of life at the same time.
An internship in Japan is a life-changing experience!
If you have any questions or require more information,please contact:
Yuko Nemoto
Program Coordinator
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
c/o The University of British Columbia
Phone: 604-822-6579
Email: coop.japan@ubc.ca