Senior Organizational Change Manager
Rate: CAD 80 to 100 Per our
Term : 12 Months + optional 12-months extension
Location: Work must be done within Canada (Primarily remote; occasional on‑site meetings in Edmontpn with reasonable notice).
Contract Type: Business‑to‑Business

Project Name:

OPGT Information System Replacement

Duties:

The Change Manager partners with internal teams to design and deliver strategies, plans, and content that support stakeholders through organizational change. This role ensures impacted groups can successfully move from the current state to the desired future state by providing clear guidance, structured change deliverables, and effective communication.

Reporting to the Director, OPGT Service Delivery, the Change Manager is accountable for documenting change requirements, developing communication and engagement materials, coordinating cross‑functional activities, and executing change initiatives that drive adoption and minimize disruption across the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with project sponsors, operational teams, vendors, cross-functional teams, trainers, and change management community to ensure all project activities are completed.
• Collaborate with Program Manager in the development of project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans for completion of project tasks.
• Assist with risk management and issues management
• Build and deliver presentations relating to change management for various levels of the organization (Executive, Branch, etc.).
• Plan and facilitate meetings with management and other stakeholders as required.
• Assess and manage key stakeholders.
• Conduct change impact analysis.
• Develop and implement effective change plans.
• Develop and implement effective communication plans.
• Develop communication materials.
• Develop and implement resistance management plans.
• Ensure information is communicated to impacted audiences throughout the duration of the project/program.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.
• Identify risks and issues relating to change management functions.
• Conduct readiness assessments.
• Ensure new technology solutions or applications are rolled out successfully and in a sustainable way.
• Writing compelling copy to create engaging communications.
• Understand the role of communication in change management – working to reposition organizational change and end user needs and expectations.

Must have

• The proposed resource must meet or exceed one of the following combinations of experience: Change Management certification or accreditation (e.g., Prosci, or similar) from a recognized issuing body and 8 years related experience.
• Demonstrated experience working as an Organizational Change Manager on at least 1 complex technology/software application project.
• Experience developing change management deliverables (e.g., Change Strategy and Plans, Readiness Assessment, Resistance Management Plan, Change Impact Analysis, Impact Assessments, etc)
• Experience developing effective communication materials for stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated experience working as an Organizational Change Manager on at least 1 project in a large organization or public service environment, impacting 100+ staff.
• Experience defining and measuring project change success metrics and progress.
• Experience developing and delivering communications and presentations at multiple levels of an organization. (eg. Executive Management, Management, Program Sponsors, Steering Committee, Branch Managers, End Users)
• Experience developing effective communication deliverables (e.g., communication plans, schedules and strategies, etc).
• Experience fostering effective working relationships with leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience in change risk management.
• Experience leading and facilitating meetings with stakeholders at all levels.
• Duration-Experience using MS Office 2016 products or higher versions.
• Experience working in or for the public sector.
• Experience working with or testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions (CRM, Finance) or similar platforms.

Why Join

• Work on meaningful public-facing services used by thousands of Albertans.
• Highly collaborative, modern digital environment.
• Opportunity to influence large-scale service improvements across government.

How to Apply

• Apply directly through Indeed or send your resume to: recruitment@shabech.ca
• Please include three professional references where similar work was performed. List your most recent reference first.

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About Shabech Consulting

Shabech Consulting specializes in Business and IT consulting, strategic staffing, and project management services. Our mission is to help organizations achieve efficiency, innovation, and measurable results by connecting them with exceptional talent and tailored solutions. We take a collaborative approach to understanding each client’s unique challenges and delivering strategies that create real impact. Whether supporting complex digital projects, providing specialized resources, or optimizing operations, we are committed to excellence.

As a trusted partner across multiple industries, Shabech Consulting helps organizations turn strategy into action and achieve their goals with confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted