NOASC offers employment in a variety of positions annually. These include Outdoor Adventure sports Guides/Instructors in such sports as Rafting, Abseiling, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Bungy Jumping, etc., through the summer months to Ski/Snowboarding/Telemarking Instructors, Ice Climbing Instructors, Backcountry and Snowshoe tour guides, etc., over winter. Also, office staff drivers, photographers, videographers, bar/restaurant staff, etc,
Niseko, Hokkaido, one of Japan's premier ski areas, is the location of all our winter activities, whilst our summer activities are run out of three operation locations across the Island of Hokkaido: Niseko(Kucchan), Shimukappu( Furano ), and Akan.
NOASC offers employment in a variety of positions annually. These include Outdoor Adventure sports Guides/Instructors in such sports as Rafting, Abseiling, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Bungy Jumping, etc., through the summer months to Ski/Snowboarding/Telemarking Instructors, Ice Climbing Instructors, Backcountry and Snowshoe tour guides, etc., over winter. Also, office staff drivers, photographers, videographers, bar/restaurant staff, etc,
Niseko, Hokkaido, one of Japan's premier ski areas, is the location of all our winter activities, whilst our summer activities are run out of three operation locations across the Island of Hokkaido: Niseko(Kucchan), Shimukappu( Furano ), and Akan.
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Office Staff:
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Description: |
School/Group Booking Officer
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| Position availability: |
CLOSED
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| Location: |
Kucchan ( Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort ), Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Experience required: |
Yes |
| Necessary Exp.: |
Travel agency work(booking officer, etc.,) experience, |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa,etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession. |
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2)Must have word processing, ability in using computers, Internet, Experience using MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, etc., software applications: |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff is available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. |
| Language: |
Fluent (business style), speaking/writing/reading ability in Japanese essential. Also, ability in English preferred. |
| Wage: |
From 150,000 yen per mth and upwards( based on experience and ability/performance over 1 month evaluation period). |
| Period: |
All year round |
| Basic work hours: |
8 hrs per day, 5 days per week. Shift work. |
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Winter
Guide
Instructor:
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Description: |
Ski/Snowboard/Telemark
Backcountry Guide
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| Position Availability: |
2007/2008 NOW OPEN
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| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan ( Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort ), Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Experience required: |
Yes |
| Necessary Exp.: |
Backcountry guide experience and advanced skiing/Snowboarding/Telemarking ability. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa,etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession. |
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2)Must possess a current Canadian Avalanche Association(Avalanche Awareness 1, 2 or Advanced Avalanche safety) qualification, or equivalent qualification. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese essential. English conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Set wage per tour, based on experience, knowledge of courses, and ability to lead groups safety |
| Period: |
December to April. |
| Basic work hours: |
As per bookings: (AM or PM)Half-day, Full-day tour, or over-night tours. |
| Other: |
Must be available to participate in staff training from early December. |
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Office Staff:
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Description: |
Office Manager
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko & NOASC Shimukappu, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa,etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2)IT, Computer/Word Processing experience. Able to use the Internet, E-mail(Outlook express), MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, etc.
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| Experience required: |
Previous experience in a management position. It is preferred that this
has been gained in the Tourism Industry. |
| Language: |
Fluent (business style, including Keigo), speaking/writing/reading ability in Japanese essential. Also, ability in English preferred. |
| Wage: |
Depending on the successful applicant's experience, starting from 200,000 yen / per month. This will be reviewed after a 3 month probation period. |
| Period: |
Summer season( April to October). |
| Basic work hours: |
8 hr per day, 5 days a week, working overtime is required.
Shift work. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
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Office Staff:
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Description: |
Accounting Officer
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa,etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2)IT, Computer/Word Processing experience. Able to use the Internet, E-mail(Outlook express), MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, etc. |
| Experience required: |
Previous accounting experience. It is preferred that this
has been gained in the Tourism Industry. |
| Language: |
Fluent (business style, including Keigo), speaking/writing/reading ability in Japanese essential. Also, ability in English preferred. |
| Wage: |
Depending on the successful applicant's experience, starting from 190,000 yen / per month. This will be reviewed after a 3 month probation period. |
| Period: |
All Season( Full-time staff ). Interviews to be conducted in March, with the successful applicant commencing work in the position from April. |
| Basic work hours: |
8 hr per day, 5 days a week, working overtime is required
Shift work.. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
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Office Staff:
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Description: |
Reception / Reservations / Office Clerk
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| Position Availability: |
OPEN |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2)IT, Computer/Word Processing experience. Able to use the Internet, E-mail(Outlook express), MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, etc. |
| Experience required: |
No previous experience required. |
| Language: |
Fluent (business style, including Keigo), speaking/writing/reading ability in Japanese essential. Also, ability in English preferred. |
| Wage: |
Hourly rate starting at 700yen per hour, and 750 yen after 5:00pm. |
| Period: |
Summer 2005 ( August and September ). |
| Basic work hours: |
Shift work, varying hours, working overtime is required. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
| Office Staff: |
Description: |
Advertising / Marketing
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2)IT, Computer/Word Processing experience. Able to use the Internet, E-mail(Outlook express), MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, and Photoshop/Illustrator. |
| Experience required: |
Previous advertising/marketing experience. It is preferred that this
experience has been gained in the Tourism Industry. |
| Language: |
Fluent (business style, including Keigo), speaking/writing/reading ability in Japanese essential. Also, ability in English preferred. |
| Wage: |
Depending on the successful applicant's experience, starting from 150,000 yen / per month. This will be reviewed after a 3 month probation period. |
| Period: |
Summer season( Full-time staff ). Interviews to be conducted in March, with the successful applicant commencing work in the position from April. |
| Basic work hours: |
8 hr per day, 5 days a week, working overtime is required. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
| Office Staff : |
Description: |
Sales Officer
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2)IT, Computer/Word Processing experience. Able to use the Internet, E-mail(Outlook express), MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, and Photoshop/Illustrator. |
| Experience required: |
Previous advertising/marketing experience. It is preferred that this
experience has been gained in the Tourism Industry. |
| Language: |
Fluent (business style, including Keigo), speaking/writing/reading ability in Japanese essential. Also, ability in English preferred. |
| Wage: |
Depending on the successful applicant's experience, starting from 150,000 yen / per month. This will be reviewed after a 1 month probation period. |
| Period: |
Summer season( Full-time staff ). Interviews to be conducted in March, with the successful applicant commencing work in the position from April. |
| Basic work hours: |
8 hr per day, 5 days a week, working overtime is required. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
| Driver: |
Description: |
Coach / Truck(4 & 6 ton) Driver,
Vehicle Maintenance Staff.
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| Position Availability: |
OPEN - 2 positions. |
| Location: |
Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Kucchan, Hokkaido |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1) LR(light rigid),MR(medium rigid),HR(heavy rigid)licenced driver with experience driving these type of vehicles.
2) Person interested in the outdoors sports. |
| Experience required: |
Coach / Truck( 4ton & 6ton) driving experience .Experience
driving on snow roads for winter drivers. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese preferred. English conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Depending on the successful applicant's experience, starting from 160,000 yen / per month. This will be reviewed after a 1 month probation period. |
| Period: |
Summer season( Full-time staff ). Interviews to be conducted in March, with the successful applicant commencing work in the position from April. |
| Basic work hours: |
8 hr per day, 5 days a week, working overtime is required. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
Camera /
Video staff: |
Description: |
Camera / Videographer
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
3 locations: Niseko, Shimukappu, Akan( Hokkaido ), Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2) Computer/Word Processing experience. Able to use the Internet, E-mail(Outlook express), MS-Excel, MS-Word, etc. |
| Experience required: |
Previous camera experience preferred but not required. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese preferred, but not essential. English conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Hourly rate starting at 700yen per hour, and 750yen after 5:00pm. |
| Period: |
All season (Full-time staff ), or seasonal ( Winter or Summer ) |
| Basic work hours: |
Shift work, varying hours, working overtime is required. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
| Camera / Video: |
Description: |
Multimedia Staff
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2)IT, Computer/Word Processing experience. Able to use the Internet, E-mail(Outlook express), MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, and Photoshop/Illustrator.
3)Video Editing Experience on a non-linear digital editing platform, such as Final Cut Pro, AVID, Media-100.
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| Experience required: |
Video Editing, and Web site development(XHTML, HTML, JAVA, ASP.NET, etc.), using Macromedia Dreamweaver. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese preferred. English conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Depending on the successful applicant's experience, starting from 150,000 yen / per month. This will be reviewed after a 1 month probation period. |
| Period: |
All season( Full-time staff ). Interviews to be conducted in March, with the successful applicant commencing work in the position from April.
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| Basic work hours: |
8 hr per day, 5 days a week, working overtime is required. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
Winter
Guide /
Instructor: |
Description: |
Skiing / Snowboarding / Telemark Instructor
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| Position Availability: |
2007/2008 Season OPEN |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2) International driving licence.
3)Appropriate Instructor Licence.
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| Experience required: |
Previous instructing experience essential. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese preferred. English, Cantonese, Korean conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Set wage per lesson, based on experience, and qualifications. |
| Period: |
Early to mid-December thru to mid to late March. Depending on snow. |
| Basic work hours: |
9:30 to 9:00pm( 3 lessons times per day ), Private & semi-private lessons throughout day. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
Winter
Guide /
Instructor: |
Description: |
Ice Climbing Instructor
Snowshoe Guide
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2) International driving licence.
3)Appropriate Instructor/guiding qualification.
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| Experience required: |
Experience preferred. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese preferred. English, Cantonese, Korean conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Set wage per tour, based on experience, knowledge of courses, and ability to lead groups safety |
| Period: |
January, February. and early March depending on seasonal conditions. |
| Basic work hours: |
As per bookings: (AM or PM)Half-day, Full-day tour, or over-night tours. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. |
Summer
Guide /
Instructor: |
Description: |
River Guide
Rafting / Kayaking / Inflatable Kayaking /
Canyoning.
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| Position Availability: |
OPEN - several positions |
| Location: |
3 locations: Niseko, Shimukappu, Akan( Hokkaido ) |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2) Current First Aid qualification.
3) International driving licence.
4) Must be a nationally recognized, "River Guides Association of Japan(ＲＡＪ)", qualified guide and a member of the Association. This qualification can be obtained through NOASC several times throughout the season.
(NOTE: Owner/operator: Ross Carty, is the current RAJ Hokkaido president, as well as being a RAJ Senior guide/assessor in the association. NOASC Operations manager Shizuto Nakazawa is also a leading Senior guide and assessor in the RAJ).
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| Experience required: |
No previous experience required, just the willingness, and dedication to participate in extensive river guide training, in lieu of becoming a competent, safe, river guide. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese preferred. English conversation ability also required. Must be able to pass a "River Safety talk" in Japanese. Ability in other languages such as Cantonese, Korean, would be a plus. |
| Wage: |
Set wage per tour, based on previous experience, qualifications, and ability. Available on application. |
| Period: |
April - early November. Must be available until the end of October.
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| Basic work hours: |
General working hours are between 8:00am and 6:00pm, based on trips, tour, activity times. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. Please enquire for further details. |
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Summer
Guide /
Instructor:
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Description: |
Mountain Board / Mountain Bike
Hiking( trekking ) / Spotlighting
Bungy / Bridge Swinging
Abseiling / Rock Climbing Guides.
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
3 locations: Niseko, Shimukappu, Akan( Hokkaido ) |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2) Current First Aid qualification.
3) International driving licence.
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| Experience required: |
No previous experience required, just the willingness, and dedication to participate in extensive river guide training, in lieu of becoming a competent, safe, guide/Instructor. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese essential. English conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Set wage per tour, based on previous experience, qualifications, and ability. Available on application. |
| Period: |
April - early November. Must be available until the end of October.
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| Basic work hours: |
General working hours are between 8:00am and 6:00pm, based on trips, tour, activity times. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company dormitory to new staff may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. Please enquire for further details. |
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Bar
Restaurant
Staff:
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Description: |
NISEKO POW POW
Cafe & Bar Staff
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| Position Availability: |
CLOSED |
| Location: |
NOASC Niseko, Kucchan, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort, Hokkaido, Japan. |
| Necessary Qualifications: |
1)Manual driving licence and experience driving mini-van type vehicles.( Winter : experience driving on snow/ice covered roads essential ).
For non-japanese applicants, the ability to obtain a visa that allows one to work legally in Japanese is essential( ex., working holiday, student study visa, etc. ).
Applicants whom apply for sponsorship by NOASC for a "working visa"must have more than 3 years full-time experience in their profession.
2) International driving licence.
3) Ability to prepare food, and cook. |
| Experience required: |
Preferred food preparation, and Restaurant cooking experience. |
| Language: |
Conversation speaking ability and basic reading( hiragana/katagana) ability in Japanese essential. English conversation ability also required. |
| Wage: |
Hourly rate starting from 700yen per hour, and 750yen after 5:00pm. |
| Period: |
All season (Full-time staff ), or seasonal ( Winter or Summer ) |
| Basic work hours: |
Shift work, varying hours, working overtime is required. |
| Accommodation: |
Use of company staff Accommodation may be available. Please enquire at time of application to availability. Otherwise you will be required to find your own accommodation. Please enquire at NOASC. |
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