Wawanesa is looking for a Senior Organizational Change Management Specialist to lead the development and execution of strategies that will guide our organization through transformational change. You will act as a strategic partner, helping our workforce adapt and build resilience.
What You'll Do
- Lead change management efforts for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
- Assess people impacts and develop tailored change plans through stakeholder analysis and project reviews.
- Implement strategic change plans aligned with business goals and project milestones.
- Manage and execute change deliverables and standardize OCM practices across the organization.
- Collaborate with People & Culture, Communications, and other internal partners to align and integrate change efforts.
- Develop KPIs and feedback mechanisms to measure change success and workforce resilience.
- Coach leaders on change leadership and engaging diverse teams.
- Promote “culturally aware” change strategies that consider regional differences.
- Build the reputation of the OCM function by demonstrating its value in organizational initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of eight years of experience in organizational change management or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in organizational psychology, commerce, communications, or a related field.
- Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in large-scale change initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills in complex environments.
- Analytical and strategic thinking with attention to detail.
- Culturally aware and able to navigate regional nuances in change management.
- Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
- Passionate about enabling people through change.
Technical Stack
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
- Annual bonus plan
- Leave of absence top-up programs
- Generous vacation time
- Personal days
- Premium free benefits
- Pension plan
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role open to candidates in Winnipeg, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Toronto (North York), ON; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; or Dartmouth, NS.
We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
