? CHANGE ADVISOR (TERM - 15 MONTHS)
CONTRIBUTING TO THE CMPA
Working closely with all CMPA departments, the Strategy & Organizational Transformation department leads nimble and adaptable enterprise management processes. The core functions include strategic planning and strategic issues analysis, business planning and performance management, enterprise risk management, market intelligence and research. The Change Enablement team supports departmental and organization-wide projects attending to the people side of change to ensure success of the project.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Change Advisor supports the organization on corporate strategic initiatives and business transformation projects. Reporting to, and with guidance from the Senior Change Advisor, and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, the Change Advisor is responsible for creating and implementing integrated change plans for key projects and providing change enablement advice to departmental change initiatives, adhering to our Change Enablement process.
This is a key role within the Strategy & Organizational Transformation team that will support our continued modernization, developing, designing, and delivering comprehensive change and engagement programs to support business transformation efforts. The key objective of the role is to support employees and leaders in successfully transitioning and operating under new business processes and systems having participated in the development of new processes and deliverables that are clear, modern, and resonate with employees, Council, members, and stakeholders.
The Change Advisor will focus on the people side of change and transformation and will be responsible for business readiness, user readiness, change communications, and adoption. The Change Advisor will also liaise with senior leaders and executive leaders in identifying, defining, implementing, and evaluating transformational change.
This role is for someone with a strong passion for and knowledge of business change and possesses superior stakeholder engagement and communications skills.
POSITION ACTIVITIES
Develops and implements proactive change strategies and programs to support adoption of people, process, and technology changes
Collaborates with lines of business to conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness
Initiates, manages, and leads structured change enablement activities
Contributes to the development of organizational change models, frameworks, and tools to support current and future organizational change initiatives
Collaborates with Communication and Learning teams to support the design, development, delivery, and management of integrated change, communications and learning activities
Contributes to the identification and evaluation of success measures
Identifies and manages anticipated resistance, consults and coaches project teams accordingly
Supports periodic environmental scanning efforts to identify trends and opportunities for business transformation and define potential business impacts/benefits
Facilitates ideation sessions to support the creative process for new transformation initiatives
Engages in continuous improvement activities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Business or Commerce, Organizational Development, or a related field of study
Minimum 4-6 years of relevant work experience including a minimum of 3 years of experience related to the successful delivery of full cycle organizational change management services including proven expertise in: stakeholder engagement, leadership alignment, engagement/adoption, organizational culture adaptation, communication planning, learning strategy design, and organizational readiness
Demonstrated business consulting and project management experience, leading and owning work stream efforts within large-scale and small-scale change efforts
Experience and knowledge of organizational change principles, methodologies, and tools
Demonstrated presentation and facilitation experience at the leadership level
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Organizational Change Management certification or designation considered an asset
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Exceptional comfort and skill presenting information to large groups of people, facilitating meetings, and facilitating group discussions
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as excellent active listening skills; ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, establishing goals and delivering against the established objectives
High aptitude for adaptability and flexibility
Ability to successfully bring together and generate cooperation across diverse teams with potentially conflicting goals and objectives
Strong business acumen, understanding of enterprise management processes including strategic planning, planning and performance reporting and risk management and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
A solid understanding of how people go through the change adoption process
Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with key stakeholders and ability to influence change through these relationships
Organized, with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
Ability to analyze, provide solutions, and build consensus on complex systems and project related issues
Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
A team player able to work both independently and collaboratively
POSTING DETAILS
Job details: 15-month Term Full-Time. Position is eligible for health/dental benefits and paid time off.
Salary range: $83,700 - $111,900 – this role is classified as a level 8
Location: Hybrid - Primary Remote Job. You can work from a home-based office the majority of the time within the provinces of Ontario and Québec, with regular on-site presence at the CMPA office (1-2 days per week). If you prefer, you can choose to work out of the CMPA office in Ottawa, Ontario near the beautiful Dow’s Lake.
Skill assessment: selected candidates will be required to complete a skill assessment
Application deadline: May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm EST
The CMPA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being responsive to those living with disabilities and strives to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility. The CMPA will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants living with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an interview and/or skills assessment and have accommodation needs, please let us know.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a key priority, and we actively strive to build a culture of inclusion where employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.
