Program: Canada Summer Job

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)
Reports to: Manager, HR Operations and Compliance
Position Type: Temporary, Full-time (up to 8 weeks)
Language requirements: English is required; Bilingualism (English & French/Spanish) is an asset
Salary Range: $17.20/hourly, plus 4% vacation pay as a benefit

ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures.Cuso presently supports programs implemented in Africa, Canada, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Find out more atwww.cusointernational.org

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Global Talent Advisor will play a key role in supporting the Global Talent team. The position entails working closely with the International Programs Team, Country Program Offices (CPOs), Resource Development Team and Recruitment Marketing Team to effectively recruit, select, assess, train, send, manage, and reintegrate Cuso International volunteers.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join our Global Talent team. The Ideal candidate is enthusiastic, organized, and eager to learn in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, with a passion for empowering team members and a commitment to excellent service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the review and development of Placement Descriptions and other related documents to ensure marketability and alignment with volunteer skill sets offered by Cuso International.
• Manage the Volunteer recruitment selection and placement process (including assessment, references, training, medical clearance, police checks, visa and work permits etc.) in collaboration with other members of the PQI team.
• Manage volunteer-related data in the volunteer database.
• Responsible for volunteer management activities such as conducting regular check-in (or specific IE: Continuing Assessment) meetings with volunteers and escalating issues where necessary.
• Coordinate with CPOs and Recruitment/Marketing to maintain alignment between volunteer supply and demand within the country/project placement portfolio.
• Provide general administrative support to the Global Talent team.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program (youth candidate).
• Basic experience in volunteer/consultant management or customers service.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), databases and web research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about supporting and empowering team members.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.
  

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the Apply for This Job button to submit your application no later than by April 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST) for external candidates Expressions of interest should be sent in English. Your rsum and one-page cover letter should demonstrate how you meet all the essential and any desirable qualifications. Please note that a confirmation email will be generated once you submit your application, but it may be directed to your spam or junk folders of your email inbox.

Cuso International is committed to the integrity of our volunteers, interns, staff, managers, board members and subcontractors in preventing sexual violence in the way we operate. This is done through a defined framework, code of conduct, values and guiding principles, as well as Cooperation Canadas Leaders Pledge.