Part-Time Recruiting Assistant (Japanese/English Bilingual)
- Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (On-site)
- Pay: CA$18.00–CA$21.00/hour
- Schedule: Part-Time (25–28 hours/week) | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
About the Position
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking a Japanese/English bilingual Recruiting Assistant to support our Toronto office. This position requires business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. You will use both languages daily to communicate professionally with clients, candidates, and colleagues through phone calls, meetings, emails, and other business correspondence. No recruiting or HR experience is required. We provide training and are looking for someone with strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn about our relationship-focused recruiting process.
Responsibilities
- Source and contact potential candidates
- Comfortable conducting professional phone conversations throughout the day
- Communicate professionally in both Japanese and English with clients, candidates, and colleagues
- Coordinate interviews and maintain recruiting records
- Support Recruiters with daily recruiting activities
Required Qualifications
- Business-level Japanese (spoken and written)
- Business-level English with the ability to communicate professionally by phone and email
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary education
- Strong professional communication skills
- Comfortable speaking on the phone throughout the day
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, banking, administrative support, or another customer-facing role
- Familiarity with Japanese business culture
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Part-time weekday schedule
- Training provided
- Opportunity for long-term career growth
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work at a computer and communicate professionally by phone throughout the workday
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Business level English (required)
- Business level Japanese (required)
Work Location: In person
