Vocational Engineering Advisor
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Moshi, Tanzania
In Person
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training
Canada Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Technical Education, or a closely related engineering field.
- A minimum of 5 years of practical, hands-on experience in general engineering, mechanical workshop operations, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or related technical environments.
- Proven expertise in bench work operations, including measuring, marking out, filing, drilling, threading, and precision fitting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in sheet metal operations, including layout, cutting, forming, bending, and joining.
- Solid practical knowledge of basic welding, metal joining techniques, and associated workshop safety procedures.
- Practical understanding of basic electrical systems, electrical safety, diagnostic tools, and troubleshooting principles.
- Ability to read, interpret, and teach engineering drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, and workshop specifications.
- Hands-on proficiency in operating, inspecting, and maintaining standard engineering workshop machinery and tools.
- Knowledge of occupational health, safety, and security practices within industrial and technical training settings.
- Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide passport or permanent resident details for travel, two professional references and one personal reference, complete a language assessment, pass a police check and medical clearance, comply with anti-terrorism checks, and agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities
- Assess General Engineering instructors' practical skills gaps in bench work, sheet metal fabrication, welding, electrical systems, rigging, and workshop management.
- Provide hands-on mentorship to strengthen instruction in precision measuring, marking out, cutting, filing, drilling, thread cutting, component fitting, and safe operation of specialized hand and power tools.
- Design and deliver practical training modules in sheet metal measurement, layout, cutting, bending, forming, and joining methods aligned with industry standards.
- Mentor instructors on material preparation, safe welding operations, joint assembly, and identifying and correcting common welding defects.
- Guide instructors in circuit assembly, electrical safety protocols, diagnostic measuring instruments, fault identification, and routine electrical troubleshooting.
- Train instructors in load handling, including selection, inspection, and safe use of lifting equipment and rigging gear.
- Integrate engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and workshop reference guides into instruction to build blueprint-reading skills.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to design integrated engineering projects and exercises combining bench work, sheet metal, welding, and electrical tasks.
- Model and enforce occupational health, safety, and security standards and establish routines for safe equipment selection, operation, inspection, and preventive maintenance.
About the company
Cuso International partners with communities to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups, focusing on gender equality, social inclusion, economic resilience, and climate action. It mobilizes skilled volunteers and professionals to support local partners in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada through capacity building and community-driven projects. It operates as a registered charity with a long history (since 1961) and uses a non-profit, skill-sharing, international cooperation model rather than for-profit services. Its goal is to help marginalized people build better futures by sharing skills and advancing inclusion and climate action.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2025 revenue rose 8% to $27.66 million, with a $197,962 surplus.
- Power Corporation's support expanded the Canadian Program and Northern Distance Learning in 2026.
- Rotary's $45,000 Ethiopia donation plus 14:1 government matching amplifies program leverage.
What critics are saying
- FY2025 still relied on $15.45 million from Global Affairs Canada funding.
- A $27.46 million expense base leaves execution exposed if donor renewals slip in 2026.
- Loss of federal support would cripple volunteer placements and threaten Cuso's operating model.
What makes Cuso International unique
- Cuso International pairs volunteers with programs across 743,920 participants in FY2025.
- Its Indigenous Canada Program launched in 2024, strengthening domestic reconciliation work.
- Government-backed volunteer placements and in-kind hours create a distinctive low-cash operating model.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Training Programs
- Mental Health Support
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options