Senior Specialist, Change Management

CMHC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Canada is seeking a Senior Specialist in Change Management to lead transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing governance and risk management. This temporary position offers the opportunity to develop tailored strategies for stakeholder adoption and facilitate a seamless transition of projects into operational modes. Key qualifications include an undergraduate degree and significant experience in change management. Competitive salary range from $101,639.30 to $127,049.13 based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Accrued vacation

Annual performance bonus

Support for personal and professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in change management.
• Advanced knowledge of change management discipline.
• Experience leading transformation projects/initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of change management strategies.
• Apply change management best practices and methodologies.
• Monitor and report on change adoption.

Skills

Change management best practices

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Risk management experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or related field

Tools

Change management certification (Prosci ADKAR preferred)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 11245

Position Status:Temporary Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Office Location:Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Designation:English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):ZZZ

Security Requirement: Secret

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $101639.3to $127049.13and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join our Business Transformation Office to lead transformative, technology-enabled initiatives that drive CMHC's long-term success. As a Senior Specialist in Change Management you will lead change management on a high-priority program focused on strengthening governance, risk management, and key controls.

You will lead the development and execution of the change management strategy, guiding stakeholder adoption while minimizing resistance, supporting the creation of a targeted training plan to build user readiness and competence, and ensuring a seamless transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations.

This is a temporary position until December 2026.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and lead the implementation of change management strategies and plans for the program, in close collaboration with the project manager, sponsor and project leads.
• Apply change management best practices and methodologies, including change readiness assessments and stakeholder impact analyses.
• Collaborate with the required teams to develop communications and training plans.
• Monitor and report on change adoption, providing recommendations to manage resistance.
• Advise project leaders on change management to mitigate risks and support decision-making.
• Build connections across teams to anticipate change needs and influence early planning.
• Advance change management capabilities within the organization.

What you should have:

• Undergraduate degree in business, communications, human resources, political science, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement in project-oriented environments.
• Advanced knowledge of change management discipline, and a change management certification (Prosci ADKAR preferred).
• Strong experience leading and delivering transformation projects/initiatives, including developing work plans, tracking and reporting on progress, and assessing risks.
• Experience in risk management is a strong asset, particularly in the context of governance and control frameworks.
• Advanced facilitation, communication, and influence skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!