Manager, Change & Continuous Improvement

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manager, Change & Continuous Improvement on a permanent basis in our Co-op and External Relations team. This hybrid role will be based in Saskatoon and lead organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will partner with leaders to assess needs, develop strategies, and deliver high-value change solutions for complex initiatives, while driving a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in continuous improvement or change management.
• University degree in business administration, commerce, or related field.
• Familiar with wholesale and retail industry.
• Certifications in Change Management and/or Continuous Improvement are strong assets.
• Familiar with the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) and the co-operative business model.

Responsibilities

• Lead Change Management and Continuous Improvement frameworks and governance, establishing consistent standards and approaches.
• Partner with leaders to assess needs, develop strategies, and provide strategic advice on change readiness and process improvement.
• Deliver high-value Change Management and Continuous Improvement solutions for complex initiatives.
• Measure impact and drive continuous improvement by evaluating outcomes and sharing lessons learned.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Change Management and CI Specialists with coaching and prioritization.

Skills

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Strategy Execution

Education

University degree in business administration or commerce

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manager, Change & Continuous Improvement on a permanent basis on in our Co-op and External Relations team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and will be based in Saskatoon.

Lead at the centre of how strategy becomes reality in a role responsible for organizational change management and continuous improvement approaches and support. Shape how our organization evolves by enabling leaders to deliver and embed projects and initiatives that strengthen performance and deliver sustainable value while creating a culture of continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Change Management and Continuous Improvement frameworks and governance, establishing consistent standards, best practices, and approaches that enable sustainable outcomes.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to assess needs, develop strategies, and provide strategic advice on change readiness, organizational impacts, and process improvement opportunities.
• Enable successful transformation and improvement initiatives by delivering high-value Change Management and Continuous Improvement solutions, tools, and expertise for complex initiatives.
• Measure impact and drive continuous improvement by evaluating outcomes, monitoring performance, sharing lessons learned, and identifying opportunities to strengthen practices across the organization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Change Management and Continuous Improvement Specialists, providing coaching, direction, resource allocation, and priority management to deliver business outcomes.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work within the Strategy Execution Support team which leads the Enterprise Portfolio and provides project management support in addition to your role leading Change Management and Continuous Improvement. This team strives to cultivate a culture of continuous innovation, collaboration and high performance.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other strategic functions within the department including Strategy Support and Planning and Member Strategy Development as well as business leads, organizational leaders, other departments and peers in Communication, Customer Experience, Employee Experience, Learning & Development and others across FCL.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Business Strategy and:

• Have 8 or more years of experience in continuous improvement, change management or a related field.
• Have a University degree in business administration, commerce or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Are familiar with the wholesale and retail industry.
• Have worked successfully with a variety of leadership levels and other related functions.
• Certifications in Change Management and/or Continuous Improvement and experience with multiple methodologies are strong assets.
• Are familiar with the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) and the co-operative business model.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a pre-employment criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.