Senior Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist

Manitoba Blue Cross; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Blue Cross is seeking a Senior Organizational Change Management Specialist to develop strategy and governance for complex transformations. You will partner with leaders, project teams and stakeholders to drive readiness, adoption and sustainable outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, communications, coaching and cross-functional collaboration in a Manitoba-not-for-profit health benefits environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of progressive experience leading organizational change initiatives.
• Experience advising leaders, managing stakeholder engagement, readiness and adoption.
• Prosci certification preferred; CCMP or PMP considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead change management strategies and plans for assigned initiatives.
• Assess readiness, impacts, adoption risks, and change barriers.
• Advise leaders and project teams on approach, communications, and readiness needs.
• Engage stakeholders and facilitate planning sessions to support alignment and adoption.
• Partner with teams to align change activities and learning support.
• Develop change communications and readiness updates for stakeholders.
• Coach leaders and managers to help teams navigate change.
• Track readiness, adoption, issues, risks, and lessons learned; propose actions.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Communication planning

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/HR/Organizational Development

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

We’re a Manitoba-based, not-for-profit, health benefits provider with a vision to be the trusted and essential health and wellness partner for all Manitobans. Every dollar made is reinvested in our infrastructure, our people, and our province with the goal of providing better care for our members, expanding our community impact and broadening our health care knowledge.

Why work for us?

Manitoba Blue Cross, is a Manitoba Top Employer. We are empowered to give back to the community, and we know that caring needs to start in our workplace with our own Manitoba Blue Cross team. We actively foster a culture that focuses on your satisfaction, development, diversity, and growth.

Culture of Caring

We strive to succeed at reaching our organizational goals, but we always make time to celebrate our successes. Having fun as a group and rewarding our employees for their accomplishments is an essential part of our workplace culture.

We want our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve, and we're committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. We offer a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance and support to advance your career that includes:

• Fully equipped onsite fitness center.
• Casual dress code to promote diversity and inclusivity.
• Personal and professional development.

Are you a driven, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual who wants to work in a friendly and rewarding environment?If so, we are looking for someone like you!

The following position is open to anyone residing in Winnipeg and surrounding areas with valid work authorization.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Senior Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist / Organizational Change Management Practitioner will develop the OCM practice change strategies for complex business and transformation initiatives. The role partners with leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to support organizational readiness, employee adoption, and successful implementation of change. As a change advisor, the position provides strategic guidance, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, coaching, and adoption support to help the organization manage change effectively and sustain business outcomes.

Application deadline: September 25, 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead change management strategies, plans, and activities for assigned initiatives.
• Assess stakeholder impacts, organizational readiness, adoption risks, and change barriers.
• Advise leaders, sponsors, and project teams on change approach, risks, communications, and readiness needs.
• Engage stakeholders and facilitate planning sessions to support alignment, commitment, and adoption.
• Partner with various teams to align change activities, messaging, and learning support.
• Develop change communications, leader messaging, readiness updates, and stakeholder materials.
• Coach leaders and people managers to help them lead teams through change.
• Track readiness, adoption, issues, risks, and lessons learned; recommend actions to support successful outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of change management methods, tools, and practices.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

• Dedicated to the principles of exceptional service, committed to responding to, anticipating, and addressing customer needs, for both internal and external customers.
• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressive experience leading organizational change management initiatives, preferably in cross-functional, or enterprise environments.
• Experience advising leaders, managing stakeholder engagement, assessing readiness and impacts, supporting communications and training, and driving adoption.
• Prosci Change Management Certification is preferred; Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Strong strategic thinking, facilitation, coaching, consulting, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, work collaboratively, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

We appreciate the interest expressed by all applicants and acknowledge the effort put into the application process, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Manitoba Blue Cross is committed to the principles of diversity, equity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for everyone. We want our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve, and we're committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace.

If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.