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The Burke Group: Human Resources Specialists

... OHSA, Human Rights legislation, and Pay Equity • Experience supporting Health & Safety ... initiatives and Joint Health & Safety Committees • CHRP or CHRL designation is considered an ...

OT Group

HR Generalist

Belleville, ON · On-site

CA$45K - CA$55K/yr

Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, including ESA, Human Rights, OHSA, accommodations, and privacy requirements. Culture & Continuous Improvement * Lead or support engagement ...

Tim Hortons

Recruiter & HR coordinator

Toronto, ON

CA$50K - CA$60K/yr

Ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Human Rights Code, OH&S, and other relevant legislation. * Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and offboarding procedures.

PrysmianGroup

HR Generalist

Prescott, ON · Hybrid

CA$67K - CA$91K/yr

Ensure compliance with Ontario employment laws, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and Occupational Health and Safety Act. * Support investigations and disciplinary processes ...

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Human Rights Policy Advisor - Renewable Energy - Spanish Required

Cuso International

Ottawa, ON

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras

Start Date: August 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 3-Intermediate. Private Spanish lessons can be arranged if necessary.

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

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

The Volunteer’s Role

We are seeking a dedicated individual to support our partner organization, AHER, as a Human Rights Policy Advisor for Renewable Energy Companies. In this volunteer role, you will champion the efforts of the Asociación Hondureña de Energía Renovable by helping design and implement a robust Human Rights Policy across the member companies of their network. Your core mission will be to empower these companies through comprehensive training, enabling them to seamlessly integrate and uphold human rights principles within their organizational practices.

Cuso International's SHARE program supports marginalized groups by enhancing economic resilience through volunteer-led initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Focus areas include entrepreneurship, employability, TVET systems, and market-oriented skills development, emphasizing inclusion of women, youth, LGBTQ+, migrants, and refugees. The role aims to help partners adapt to market changes, become economic facilitators, achieve measurable economic results, and develop new commercial partnerships.

Apply today to make a difference!

As a volunteer, you will:

  • Support the partner organization in the free, prior, and informed consultation (CPLI) process by facilitating workshops with the private sector, government, and indigenous communities, and preparing detailed consultation reports.
  • Develop proposals to integrate CPLI into Honduras' environmental impact assessment process, resulting in published best practices, policy guidance summaries, and recommendations to aid FOSDEH's advocacy and engagement with stakeholders.

    • Essential Qualifications:

  • A university degree in International Development, Environmental Sciences, or Social Justice, accompanied by experience in implementing a social approach within community and energy production sectors.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences

    • Essential Background:

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and executing projects with Social and Energy approaches, along with 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • Understanding of the current global climate change context, with prior experience in related fields.
  • The candidate must have the ability to work efficiently as a team member in group environments and possess strong critical analysis skills.

    • 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: Asociación Hondureña de Energia Renovable


    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! 

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