Specialist, Change Management

Job summary

The specialist will create and lead change management strategies to support the adoption of organizational, process, and technology changes. They will partner with senior leaders to drive employee engagement, readiness, and the successful delivery of strategic priorities.

Job details

Job Requisition ID: 12322 Position Status: Temporary Full Time Position Type: Hybrid Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC) Travel Requirement: Limited Language Designation: English Essential Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ Security Requirement: Reliability Status Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 86816.59 to $ 108520.74 and are based on qualifications and experience. About CMHC The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system. At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful. What’s in it for you We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee: Accrued vacation. Annual individual performance bonus. Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. An inclusive workplace culture and environment. While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. About the role Join the EPCMO (Enterprise Project and Change Management Office) team, in the Specialist, Change Management position. In this role, you will create and lead change management strategies that support the successful adoption of organizational, process, and technology changes across CMHC. Working closely with leaders, stakeholders, and project teams, you will drive employee engagement, readiness, and adoption. As a trusted change management expert, you will develop and implement people focused solutions that maximize business benefits, strengthen organizational change capability, and support the successful delivery of strategic priorities. This is a temporary position with a duration of 13 months. What you will do: Contribute to the realization of business benefits and return on investment (ROI) by accelerating adoption, enhancing organizational change maturity, and ensuring leaders and employees are equipped to adapt to change in evolving environments. Partner with senior leaders and executives to strengthen sponsorship and commitment, while championing transformational initiatives to build change management competency and capability enterprise wide. Manage a diverse portfolio of initiatives, providing strategic advice, identifying risks and opportunities, and planning for effective sequencing and delivery of plans. Create strategies by conducting readiness and stakeholder impact assessments to design and implement effective change plans, in collaboration with project teams, to manage resistance by supporting leaders and employees through transitions. Create and deliver high- quality communications, and training/information sessions for diverse internal and external stakeholders to build understanding and acceptance. Measure effectiveness of tactics based on adoption, utilization, and proficiency. Collaborate and work within a dedicated change management team. Recommend on best practices to create standards and practices that will advance change management maturity across the organization. Build and lead networks of change champions and key stakeholders, fostering collaboration, engagement, and a culture that embraces continuous improvement. What you should have: A university degree in Business, Finance, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. A minimum of five years of demonstrated expertise in leading technology, process, behavior, and organizational/culture related projects that required quality change plans with proven and measurable results. Strong knowledge of change management principles and methodologies. Change management certification (Prosci preferred). Exceptional relationship-building, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong strategic and analytical abilities, including experience assessing business needs, measuring outcomes, and translating organizational objectives into actionable solutions. Solid project management and business analysis skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risks, and deliver results in complex environments. It will be great if you also had: Strong skills in MS PowerPoint, and knowledge of AI tools, to develop high- quality content in presentations. Compelling presentation skills with a passion to share knowledge with others. An agile mindset to be flexible and adaptable to different situations and stakeholder needs while maintaining a positive demeanor. Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion What happens after you apply We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

What you’ll do

The specialist will create and lead change management strategies to support the adoption of organizational, process, and technology changes. They will partner with senior leaders to drive employee engagement, readiness, and the successful delivery of strategic priorities.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five years of experience in leading organizational or technology-related projects. Strong knowledge of change management principles and methodologies, along with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, is required.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation • Annual individual performance bonus • Training and mentorship • Inclusive workplace culture

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Change management
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder management
• Project management
• Business analysis
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Influencing
• Risk management
• Organizational development
• Data analysis
• Presentation skills
• Agile mindset
• Prosci methodology
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Planning
• Agile Methodology
• English Language
• Reliability
• Business Analysis
• Influencing Skills
• Organizational Development
• Leadership
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Relationship Building
• Analytical Skills
• Positivity
• Employee Engagement
• Strategic Prioritization
• Organizational Change Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Social Sciences
• Employment Equity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Corporate Finance
• Return On Investment
• Change Management Strategy
• Organizational Processes
• Change Management Certification

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Human Resources
• Government & Public Sector
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• Business Change Manager
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