Data mining Offres d'emploi - Pickering, ON

This Volunteer Placement is located in: Moshi, Tanzania

Start Date: October 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Cuso International is looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join our Volunteering Cooperation Program in Moshi, Tanzania.

In this role, you will support the IMTT Unit at VETA Moshi by strengthening the capacity of trainers delivering underground mining programs. Working alongside local trainers and technical experts, you will help improve teaching methods, enhance training materials, and ensure programs reflect current industry needs.

Through the SHARE Project partnership with VETA, your work will contribute to building a strong, sustainable training system. This will empower local trainers to continue delivering high quality mining education long after your placement ends.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Assess current underground mining training programs, trainer skills, and institutional needs
• Review and improve curricula, training manuals, and learning materials to meet global standards
• Deliver Training of Trainers workshops focused on adult learning and competency-based training
• Mentor and coach trainers through observations, co-facilitation, and ongoing feedback
• Introduce practical teaching methods such as simulations, case studies, and workplace learning
• Support collaboration between trainers, industry partners, and international experts
• Help implement quality assurance systems for training delivery and continuous improvement
• Develop a sustainability plan to support long-term knowledge transfer and impact

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree or advanced diploma in Mining Engineering, Underground Mining, Mineral Engineering, Technical Education, Adult Education, or a related field.

Essential Background:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in underground mining operations, mining training, or mining workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs
• Experience developing or implementing competency-based technical training curricula.
• Experience working with vocational, technical, or post-secondary training institutions.
• Experience mentoring instructors or technical trainers.

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner: Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA)

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!