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EDO JAPAN COLWOOD BC · Victoria, BC · $18.25 hourly
Posted 2026-04-13 · Reviewed on 2026-06-18 · What do these ratings mean?
Verdict
This posting presents a mix of legitimacy and fraud signals. Edo Japan is a genuine, established Canadian restaurant chain with a reachable website and active careers section, which supports legitimacy. However, the application address is flagged as a residential property (a 5-bed house in Colwood) rather than a business office, and the contact email uses a generic Gmail domain instead of the company's official domain. These two factors—residential application address and generic email—are strong fraud indicators that outweigh the company's legitimate background, suggesting potential unauthorized or fraudulent use of the Edo Japan brand.
- Applications are mailed to a residential address+40
Mailing address (362 Tideline Lane, Colwood) is a residential property (5-bed house), not a business office—very strong fraud signal for a professional role
- The contact email is a free personal address (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)+20
Contact email is colwood.edojapan@gmail.com (Gmail), not an official Edo Japan domain; legitimate company would use corporate email
- The employer's real-world location does not match the posting+12
Corporate HQ is in Calgary, AB, but posting claims Colwood, BC location with residential address
- The employer's website is reachable-5
Official company website is reachable and functional
- The employer's own website lists job openings-8
Official Edo Japan website has active careers section, indicating legitimate hiring presence
- Detailed job description with standard screening questions-8
Posting includes specific NOC code, detailed task list, screening questions, and employment terms—consistent with legitimate job postings
- Web search confirms the employer is a real business-15
Edo Japan is a legitimate, established Canadian restaurant chain founded in 1979 with 200+ locations and an active careers section on edojapan.com
Application flags (1)
colwood.edojapan@gmail.com
Employer checks
| Website found | https://www.edojapan.com |
|---|---|
| Website reachable | yes |
| Business identity | matches the posting |
| Location | does not match the posting |
| Job listings on its site | yes |
| Mail-application address | a residential address |
| How it was verified | web search |
| Confidence | 0.80 |
| Summary | Edo Japan is a real national teppanyaki franchise; the Colwood outlet operates at 101-1810 Island Hwy (Engel's Corner), Colwood BC. The posting instead directs applicants to mail resumes to 362 Tideline Lane, a single-family home in Royal Bay listed for sale at ~$1.4M, and to contact a Gmail address rather than a franchise domain. |
| Checked on | 2026-07-29 |
Full description
Occupation (NOC): Cooks (63200) Location: Victoria, BC Salary: $18.25 hourly Hours: Full-time Term: Permanent Workplace: [object Object] Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate, or equivalent experience Tasks: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods, Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances, Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef, Inspect kitchens and food service areas, Order supplies and equipment, Supervise kitchen staff and helpers, Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment, Clean kitchen and work areas, Manage kitchen operations, Food safety/handling skills Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?, Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?, Do you have experience working in this field?, Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options: Early morning Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Employment terms options: Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime available How to apply: By email: colwood.edojapan@gmail.com