Global Talent Coordinator (Canada Summer Job Program)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Reports to: Manager, Talent Advisory Services, Global Talent

Program: Canada Summer Job

Position Type: Temporary, Full-time (up to 8 weeks/35 hours per week)

Language requirements: French and English are required; Spanish is an asset

Salary: $17.60/hour (plus 4% vacation pay as a benefit)

ABOUT CUSO

Cuso International is a Canadian-founded and led global development organization dedicated to addressing poverty and creating opportunities for equity. At Cuso, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration and action. For over six decades, we have worked alongside communities - in Canada and around the world – to create sustainable change, fostering economic growth, social well-being, and resilience. Find out more at www.cusointernational.org  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Global Talent Coordinator 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), and the Engagement team to effectively recruit, select, assess, train, send, manage, and reintegrate Cuso International volunteers. The role will also include support in staff-related functions.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join our Global Talent (GT) 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

Manage the volunteer and employee 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 GT team.

Oversee onboarding processes, including managing requests, coordinating schedules with managers, and arranging onboarding sessions in collaboration with other members of the GT team

Manage volunteer and employee-related data in the database.

Generate reports and analyze data for HR metrics, compensation, and benefits.

Provide general administrative support to the Corporate Services team.

Assist with planning and coordinating internal and external organizational events.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program (youth candidate).

Basic experience in volunteer/consultant management or customer 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.

ELIGIBILITY:
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age.

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection status in Canada.

Be legally entitled to work in Canada.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please click the “Apply for This Job” button to submit your application no later than May 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST). Expressions of interest should be sent in English. Your résumé 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 in 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 Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge.