Senior Change Management Specialist

Emera Inc; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Halifax seeks a Senior Change Management Specialist for its Organizational Change Management team. The role involves leading complex change initiatives, developing strategies, and supporting stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a degree and over 4 years of experience in change management, as well as strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Corporate community engagement programs

Competitive compensation packages

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Change Management or related fields.
• Proven experience applying structured Change Management methodologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, transformative change initiatives.
• Develop and execute change management strategies.
• Support stakeholder engagement and leadership alignment.

Skills

Change Management expertise

Leadership and coaching

Communication skills

Training design and delivery

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree

CCMP, PMP, or Prosci certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department : Emera Inc., Business Transformation
Location : Halifax, NS

Closing Date : August 5, 2025

We are seeking a Senior Change Management Specialist to join our Organizational Change Management team in a permanent role. Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Change Management, at Emera, you will lead complex change initiatives that drive transformation and optimize adoption across business processes, systems, and strategic initiatives.

You will play a key role in shaping internal change management practices, supporting leaders through transitions, and contributing to the development of foundational tools. As a senior team member on a team of 6, you may be required to coach and guide the work of others occasionally.

Your key responsibilities include :

• Lead complex, transformative change initiatives to maximize adoption and business outcomes.
• Develop and execute change management strategies, communication plans, and training programs.
• Create and manage change impact and readiness assessments, synthesizing data for executive-level reporting.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of change tools, templates, and processes.
• Support stakeholder engagement, leadership alignment, and sponsorship coaching.
• Facilitate focus groups, workshops, and change networks.
• Integrate change activities into project plans and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure alignment.
• Monitor and report on change progress using metrics, dashboards, and analytics.
• Develop sustainment plans to ensure long-term adoption and smooth transitions to operations.
• Occasionally guide or coordinate the work of other Change Specialists on shared initiatives.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Change Management playbook, tools, and standards.

What skills will make you successful?

You recognize yourself in many of the skills listed below :

• Undergraduate degree and 4+ years of experience in Change Management or related fields such as HR, Organizational Psychology, Training & Development, Adult Education, Communications, or Project Management.
• Qualifications such as CCMP, PMP, Prosci certification, or a diploma in Adult Education.
• Proven experience applying structured Change Management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, Bridges).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint; experience with Power BI is advantageous.
• Strong experience in training design and delivery, with facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop others.

The perks of joining our team? We offer :

• Health & Wellbeing: Benefits plan, virtual health care, on-site fitness, Employee Assistance Program, parental leave top-up, wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities for advancement, employee development, sponsored education.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments, mentoring, volunteer programs, scholarships.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefits, incentive plans, pension plan.

Inclusion at Emera :

We are ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and Top Diversity Employers. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds and communities. We support accessibility and accommodations; please let us know if you require assistance.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

Our success depends on our people. We are committed to fair hiring practices and equitable opportunities for all applicants.

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