Organizational Change Manager

InSync Systems; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian consulting firm seeks an experienced Organizational Change Manager for a 12-month contract in Edmonton. The role focuses on leading change management initiatives and executing strategies during organizational transformations. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, preferably in the education sector, and strong skills in change management methodologies. This position requires on-site presence at the Edmonton location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting change initiatives.
• Previous work experience within the education sector is highly desired.
• Proven experience leading Organizational Change Management initiatives in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management strategies.
• Assess change impacts and stakeholder needs.
• Design and implement engagement and communication plans.

Skills

Change management initiatives

Organizational leadership

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

We are looking for an Organizational Change Manager for a 12-month contract position, with possible extensions in Edmonton, Alberta. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

This position is 100% on site. 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. It is NOT a remote role.

Role Description

The Organizational Change Manager (OCM) will lead the development and execution of strategic, long-term change management initiatives to support navigating complex transformation driven by system implementations, policy shifts, funding changes, and evolving business models.

Working in close partnership with senior leaders, project teams, steering committees, and implementation vendors, the OCM will design and implement comprehensive change strategies grounded in recognized methodologies. The role is responsible for driving adoption, mitigating change fatigue, strengthening organizational change capability, and ensuring sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management strategies and roadmaps aligned to business goals.
• Assess change impacts, stakeholder needs, and organizational readiness.
• Design and implement engagement, communication, and adoption plans.
• Collaborate with leaders and project teams to coordinate change activities.
• Support training and enablement efforts, including adapting materials for the organization.
• Monitor change progress, track adoption metrics, and address resistance.
• Provide leadership coaching and change support resources.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and recommend improvements.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience supporting change initiatives
• Previous work experience within the education sector is highly desired
• Proven experience leading Organizational Change Management initiatives within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong working knowledge of recognized change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting large-scale system implementations or enterprise-wide transformations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute change strategies, communications, and training approaches.
• Experience engaging senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Excellent facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.