JOB POSTING
THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO
Program Officer, Japanese Language Education
Application Deadline: September 2, 2024
Start Date: October 7, 2024
The Japan Foundation is an organization promoting cultural exchange between Japan and othercountries in order to advance international mutual understanding. The Japan Foundation, Toronto (JFT)
is one of 26 overseas offices, offering programs grouped under three main areas: Japanese Language
Education, Japanese Studies and International Dialogue, 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.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe Program Officer will be engaged in the following tasks under the supervision and instruction of theDirectors, and in cooperation with the Japanese Language Lecturer, the Program Officer(s) (JapaneseLanguage Education) and other staff at JFT:
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Administration of Japanese Language Education programs including planning, scheduling, promoting
and management of: Japanese Language courses, Japanese Language Lecturer(s), the annual budget
for the Japanese Language Education programs
Administration of grant programs to support the activities of organizations involved in Japaneselanguage education in Canada
Maintenance and development of a network of Japanese Language Education stakeholders inCanada, 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 Education programs, including creating
reports in Japanese and conducting research
Creating program related advocacy and promotional materials such as ads, flyers, and calendars
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
Japanese language skills: Superior Japanese oral communication and reading skills, basic writingskills, JLPT N3 or equivalent
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
Ability to work at our Toronto office in person

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE• University degree in the field of Education in Canada or equivalent experience• Japanese Language Education experience (teaching, managing and learning) is preferred• Experience in PR management for events/classes• Experience working in a Japanese organization• Knowledge of Canadian educational landscape and local Japanese Language Education landscape• Customer service skills• Strong computer skills (Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, CRM platforms, WordPress, web design andmaintenance, online meetings including Zoom and Teams)• Possession of an Ontario G driver’s license
WORKING CONDITIONS• Work time: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm but expect periodic evening shifts when classes are
running (6:30 pm - 9 pm); some weekends and evening shifts as required• May include some work from home (must use the home internet and the use of free / public Wi-Fi is
not allowed)• Monthly salary: Starting from $3,500.00/month (depending on experience/ability)• Benefits: Medical, dental, group insurance, life insurance, and other benefits• Paid holidays, paid for Canadian statutory holidays, paid sick leave
EMPLOYER LOCATIONThe Japan Foundation, Toronto | 2 Bloor Street East, Suite 300 | Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8EMPLOYER INFORMATIONThe Japan Foundation established an office in Canada in November 1990, in downtown Toronto, and its
status was upgraded to Cultural Centre in April 1995. To accommodate the expanded operations, acultural facility was established, first in the Colonnade, and now in the Hudson’s Bay Centre at Yongeand Bloor.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto houses a library, a seminar room and an event hall, which functions as
an exhibition space and 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, andlectures, are presented year-round.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto programs take place not only in our centre in Toronto, but also acrossCanada, and increasingly digitally online. A large portion of The Japan Foundation, Toronto activities
include the administration of its grant programs.
For more information, visit our website: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/
APPLICATION PROCESSInterested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to the Hiring Committee,
Ayeshwini Lama at Ayeshwini_Lama@jpf.go.jp by 9:00 PM (EDT) on September 2, 2024. Please quote"Program Officer (Japanese Language)” in the subject heading of your email.
Selected candidates should expect at least two interviews tentatively planned as follows: first interview
during the second week of September; second interview during the third week of September.
We thank all applicants for their interest in The Japan Foundation, Toronto;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.