Change Practitioner

BDO Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Canada is seeking a Change Practitioner to join their Change Management Office. The role involves leading change initiatives, assessing impacts, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business management, Prosci Certification, and 3-5 years of experience in change management. This position offers a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Opportunities for learning and community involvement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Change Management experience with knowledge of principles and practices.
• Experience managing change streams from vision to post-implementation.
• Experience working with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful implementation of changes in processes and technology.
• Document change readiness and communication plans.
• Develop and execute change management strategies.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

University degree in business management or related field

Prosci Certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. We offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada is looking for a Change Practitioner to join our Change Management Office (CMO) team. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the successful implementation of changes, including assessing, planning, and managing changes to processes, systems, and technology to ensure timely and within-budget delivery with minimal disruption. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure changes align with business objectives and are communicated effectively. You will create and implement change management strategies that maximize adoption and utilization, driving faster adoption and higher engagement while minimizing resistance. Key responsibilities include :

• Follow change management discipline to manage all people impacts of initiatives where you are the change leader.
• Document and produce organizational change work including change readiness, communication, talent management, training, and reinforcement plans.
• Create communication templates and adapt content for different audiences.
• Assess impacts of proposed changes on business operations, systems, and technology, and identify risks and benefits.
• Develop and execute change management plans, including communication, resistance management, stakeholder engagement, and training.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change strategies and adjust as needed.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with other change managers to develop a consistent change management framework aligned with organizational strategies.
• Evaluate and improve change management processes for future initiatives.

Change Communication & Stakeholder Management

Establish engagement agreements with sponsors and stakeholders to facilitate shared understanding and commitment.

Work with stakeholders to ensure alignment and ongoing communication throughout the change process.

Coordinate with project managers to deliver changes on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption.

Develop and deliver training to prepare stakeholders for changes.

Success in this role is defined by :

Demonstrating BDO's core values : Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Understanding client industries and challenges, being positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.

Focusing on effective service delivery.

Contributing to an inclusive, engaging work environment that attracts and retains talent.

Adopting digital tools and strategies for innovation.

Growing through learning and professional development.

Required Experience and Education

University degree in business management or related field, or equivalent experience.

Prosci Certification is required.

3-5 years of Change Management experience with comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices.

Experience managing change streams from vision to post-implementation.

3-5+ years in transformation / project management roles.

Experience with large, complex project rollouts.

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Experience working with executive stakeholders and managing expectations.

Strong communication skills, including presentation development and delivery.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Analytical skills with strategic judgment.

Organizational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Interpersonal skills and ability to work inclusively with diverse teams.

Ability to influence and lead change in a matrix environment.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach has earned us recognition among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. We offer opportunities for learning, community involvement, competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and a respectful, inclusive workplace. We support your personal and professional growth and encourage community engagement. Our flexible work model supports in-office, client-site, and virtual work, with accommodations as needed. Our Code of Conduct guides ethical decision-making and trust. We may use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for note-taking during interviews with your consent. More info on our Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

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