EMS Internal Audit Specialist

The role conducts internal audits for the Canon Group’s integrated ISO 14001 certification and supports the development of environmental management systems at group companies and sites around the world. Responsibilities include auditing multiple domestic and overseas locations, proposing improvements, and providing follow-up support to reduce environmental risks and improve environmental performance.

Applicants must have practical experience building and operating environmental management systems. Experience conducting ISO 14001 internal audits for three years or more is welcomed. Practical experience using English is also welcomed. The position requires the ability to communicate smoothly with other departments and to approach tasks proactively.

The work covers collaboration with group companies and sites across the Canon Group and involves advancing environmental management from a global perspective. Career development described in the posting includes taking a leadership role in ISO 14001 integrated-certification internal audits and later coordinating environmental management or developing and promoting global strategy. On-the-job training, internal training, and external training are available.

The position is full-time and based at Canon’s headquarters in Ota-ku, Tokyo. Standard working hours are 8:30 to 17:00, although some sites operate from 8:00 to 16:30. The role is a permanent employee position. Overtime pay is provided separately except when hired as a manager subject to supervisory status. Annual salary is JPY 5.3–8.7 million, with the final treatment determined according to experience, ability, and company regulations. Salary increases are once a year and bonuses are paid twice a year.

The stated holidays and leave include a two-day weekly holiday system, generally Saturday and Sunday, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, a May holiday period, summer leave, 125 annual holidays, 20 days of annual paid leave subject to the joining month, refresh leave, condolence leave, and a five-day free-vacation leave program. Benefits include commuting and overtime allowances, social insurance, retirement benefits, a corporate pension, employee savings, an employee stock ownership plan, a mutual aid association, education programs, childcare-related shorter working hours, company accommodation and sports facilities, and internal events.