Bilingual Specialist, Change Management (Ottawa)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Specialist in Change Management, where you will leverage your expertise to support corporate projects. This temporary hybrid position offers a collaborative environment focused on enhancing organizational change management capability. You'll work closely with teams to implement effective change strategies, develop training content, and promote the value of change management across the organization. Enjoy a fulfilling career with competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual individual performance bonus

Group insurance coverage

Support for personal and professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience supporting change management on complex projects.
• Change management certification (ADKAR preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide change management advisory services to mitigate change risks.
• Collaborate with leaders to assess the impact of change and develop strategies.
• Develop materials to support execution of change management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Facilitation

Influencing

Stakeholder Management

Bilingualism

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business, Technology, Social or Human Sciences

Job description

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Job Requisition ID: 11061

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $84,699.11 to $105,873.89 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. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. 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:

• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Technology and Business Transformation sector, in the Change Management team, in the Specialist, Change Management position. As part of the Change Management team, you will use your leadership, strategic thinking and analytical skills to provide change management support to specific corporate projects and initiatives. You will also contribute to the advancement of organizational change management capability by promoting the value and role of change management across the organization.

This is a temporary position until the end of August 2026.

What you’ll do:

• Provide change management advisory services to mitigate change risks, support decision-making, and ensure integration across CMHC’s change initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders and teams at all levels to assess the impact of change, define solutions for managing it, and develop change strategies and plans.
• Apply the change management methodology to create strategies and detailed plans aligned with project goals.
• Develop materials such as targeted communications and training content to support the execution of change management plans.
• Monitor and report on progress of the execution of change strategies and plans.
• Offer recommendations on targeted interventions that will manage resistance to change, based on best practices.
• Educate employees on the value and role of change management and develop and socialize change management tools and resources.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as business, technology, social or human sciences.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience supporting change management on complex projects.
• A change management certification (ADKAR preferred).
• A good knowledge of change management principles and methodologies.
• A demonstrated experience developing, implementing and measuring change management strategies, plans and tactics, to effectively lead others through change.
• A demonstrated experience developing targeted communications and training content.
• Advanced interpersonal, oral and written communication, facilitation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition may 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.

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!