Change Management Advisor

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Continuous learning & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Quebec is seeking a Change Management Advisor to drive adoption and readiness within a large-scale transformation program. You will partner with program leaders, sponsors, and Talent & Culture to shape strategies and ensure sustainable changes across the organization.

The role demands strong leadership, exceptional communication, and an advanced command of French with English collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of change management experience in a large organization.
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Advanced French and intermediate English; documentation in English will be required.

Responsibilities

• Understand the program vision, priorities, and business needs; assess organizational and human impacts of transformation.
• Develop and lead change management strategies, plans, and tools for sustainable adoption.
• Collaborate with sponsors, managers, initiative leaders, project teams, and Talent & Culture partners to drive engagement and readiness.
• Conduct stakeholder and impact assessments to evaluate change impacts and readiness.
• Develop messages, communications, and governance materials; coach leaders as change champions.

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Facilitation

Synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Build the Future with Us

Are you a proactive professional known for your impactful leadership, strong business acumen, and ability to thrive in complex environments? Would you like to leverage your change management expertise in support of a large-scale strategic transformation program with enterprise-wide impact?

As a Change Management Advisor, you will contribute to the successful delivery of change initiatives within a major transformation program. You will work closely with program leaders, sponsors, managers, project teams, and Talent & Culture partners to drive engagement, readiness, and sustainable adoption of change.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your strengths and fully realize your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You'll Accomplish with Us

As a Change Management Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Key responsibilities include:

• Understand the program’s vision, strategic objectives, priorities, and business needs, while assessing the organizational and human impacts associated with transformation initiatives.
• Provide change management expertise and leadership while supporting partners in defining their needs and implementing solutions that foster sustainable adoption.
• Collaborate closely with sponsors, managers, initiative leaders, project teams, Talent & Culture partners, and other stakeholders to develop, lead, and execute change management strategies.
• Conduct and consolidate stakeholder and impact assessments across the program to evaluate cumulative change impacts, human-related risks, and organizational readiness for transformation.
• Assess stakeholder readiness and develop the strategies, plans, and interventions required to support engagement, communications, training, risk management, and adoption monitoring.
• Participate in key program governance forums to anticipate people-related impacts, influence adoption-related decisions, and integrate the change management perspective at the right time.
• Clarify, structure, and communicate key change messages, support the development of communications and governance materials, and coach leaders in their role as change champions.
• Identify interdependencies across initiatives, promote alignment with other change management specialists, and ensure the consistent application of change management best practices while adapting the approach to the program’s context and maturity.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We're looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their ability to quickly understand business challenges, organizational dynamics, people impacts, and adoption risks.
• Stands out for their impactful leadership, strong political acumen, and ability to influence sponsors, managers, and project teams in complex or evolving environments.
• Demonstrates strong capabilities in developing and implementing change management strategies, plans, and tools that drive sustainable adoption.
• Is recognized for their excellent communication, facilitation, synthesis, and message development skills across a variety of audiences.
• Has a minimum of 7 years of experience in change management within a large organization, including organizational transformation initiatives or complex programs.
• Holds a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in a relevant field.
• Has an advanced level of French and an intermediate level of English, as the incumbent will be required to regularly prepare documentation in English.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.