Bilingual Japanese English speaking Administrative/Event Executive Assistant

LSI is an international lean consulting company that is experiencing rapid growth. Considered the most experienced and respected consulting company in Canada in the field of Lean management techniques and Toyota Way principles, LSI specializes in teaching Japanese business techniques and lean processes to companies in Canada, the US, Asia and Europe. Our list of clients ranges from small, to mid-size companies to large corporations and Fortune 500 companies. We are one of the few companies in North America with coaches who have direct roots and true lean implementation experience from Japan. We provide consulting and training at numerous locations throughout the world.

Although the name “Lean Sensei International” appears unusual, the word “Lean Sensei” is now a common North American business phrase. A search on “Lean Sensei” in Google or Wikipedia, will bring up many references on this type of business coaching. LSI focuses on providing “Lean Thinking” programs. These types of programs are the standard for business process improvement. Lean Thinking was first started by Dr. Jim Womack who wrote the book “Lean Thinking”.

Due to our growing client base and the success of our programs, we have an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative/Event Executive Assistant. The ideal candidate will have work experience in a consulting or event planning sector. Fluency in written as well as spoken English and Japanese speaking ability is necessary. A solid working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is a requirement. We are looking for an outgoing, customer-oriented individual who enjoys planning corporate events, networking with clients, and managing seminars and workshops both locally and in international locations.

Details on our company as well as photos from some of the projects completed in Italy, Singapore, Japan and various other North American cities can be found on our company website: www.leansensei.com or www.leanstrategy.com

Your primary tasks will be to provide administrative and workshop/seminar support. Your responsibilities will include:
- assisting the company president with daily administrative tasks and details
- assisting with the setup and preparation of conferences, seminars and meetings
- corresponding with corporate clients and vendors in both English and Japanese
- working with hotels, restaurants and venue sites to plan conferences
- general marketing support during the sessions
- some client management
- assisting instructors and coaches in administrative tasks
- some development of workshop content and materials in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Compensation will be based on your work experience and qualifications.
Most of our workshop sessions are conducted in English but Japanese will be used when conducting projects in Japan or corresponding with Japanese companies. Candidates with outstanding work experience in the business consulting industry, fluency in both Japanese and English, good written and verbal communication skills and a solid competency in Word, Powerpoint, Excel will be given priority.

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Position: Full Time Administrative/Event Executive Assistant

Requirements: Bilingual (Japanese and English); being able to speak, write and read English and Japanese fluently is essential

Education: University or College Degree

Experience: Three to Five or more years of administrative experience, including specific experience as an event planner or admin assistant, ideally in a consulting or event planning industry.

Status in Canada: Permanent Resident of Canada is required.

Having a driver’s license is preferred.

Compensation
- Compensation will depend on your qualifications, but the salary range is from $36,000 to $40,000 per year based on your work experience.


Resumes
Resumes must be in English
You must specify your resident status.
You must include a cover letter.
Send resumes to jobs@leansensei.com or FAX 604-677-5211
Training
- will be on-the-job training, regardless of the position where we feel you might fit best, within our company
- training during our sessions and conferences is typically held in hotels and conference centers in downtown Vancouver or at corporate locations throughout the Lower Mainland

Benefits
- We offer full benefit (extended health, dental) for those who complete the probation and become a permanent employee

Travel
- Some travel will be required (about 10 to 20% of time, depending on the qualifications). Travels include US, within Canada, Asia and Europe.

Please Note: DO NOT call our office to enquire about the status of your resume. You will be contacted by phone or by email if we are interested in interviewing you.
Thank you in advance for your interest in LSI.

For further enquiries, please contact: jobs@leansensei.com

Please confirm the location of the job. How much travel is involved? 　

Our office is located in south Vancouver, but various workshops and events are held throughout Vancouver area. Many of our formal workshops are held in downtown. Out of town sessions can be anywhere, includinng Asia, Europe or US. You can expect to travel about 10 to 15%. Please note that we are almost finished with our interviews, so if you wish to apply, please do so soon. thank you