VJLS-JH
VJLS-JH

Job Posting: Maintenance Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)

The Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall has been located in Vancouver’s historical downtown eastside since 1906. The school, which is a not-for-profit organization as well as a charity, offers children and adults opportunities to learn Japanese language and experience a variety of cultural activities.

The Maintenance Worker will be an essential and welcome part of our team. The position is well-suited to someone who likes to research and solve problems, learn new things, and work as part of a team. 

  • Support the facility through numerous indoor and outdoor construction projects which will be taking place at our facility in 2026.
  • Perform indoor and outdoor routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair.
  • Ensure security and safety measures are in place and maintained.
  • Assist with rental inquiries and the online booking system.
  • As a friendly representative of the organization, coordinate renters’ set up and take down for events, and help with clean-up afterward.
  • Clean, monitor, and maintain exterior and interior areas of the property, including outdoor play areas, common areas, and washrooms.
  • Use AI and on-site personnel to develop maintenance manual and maintenance schedule for future.
  • Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, coordinating with tradespersons as required.
  • Maintain inventory and restock supplies in washrooms and elsewhere as needed.
  • Report issues to the facilities team.
  • Provide other general assistance to the facilities team as needed.

Interest in Japanese language and culture is important.

All applications are welcome; this program prioritizes hiring youth who are underrepresented in the labour market.

Located in Vancouver’s historic Downtown Eastside, VJLS-JH is conveniently located near a variety of public transit options.

  • Open date: April 15, 2026
  • Close date: open until filled
  • Start date: May 4, 2026 (negotiable)
  • Term: 8 weeks
  • Wage: $19/hour, 35 hours/week

Eligibility

Individual eligible for this term position, which is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, must:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period,
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment (sorry, international students are not eligible);
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

To Apply

Please send a CV and cover letter (which must indicate how you meet the eligibility requirements) to admin@vjls-jh.com with the subject: “VJLS-JH Maintenance Worker”. If you have questions, please write to Yoshi Sugiyama, the VJLS-JH General Manager, at admin@vjls-jh.com. Thank you for your interest!