Change Management Specialist– our client requires a Change Management Specialist to work with internal groups to develop and deliver change strategies and support content that enables impacted stakeholders to successfully transition from their current state to a future state. This role supports both new project implementations and the ongoing sustainment, enhancement, and optimization of existing operations and functionalities. This resource will be responsible for the development and implementation of change management and communication deliverables that drive effective adoption, sustained use, and continuous improvement of the client solution across the organization. The Change Management Specialist will work with internal groups and create strategies and content to effectively manage change deliverables that will enable impacted stakeholders to successfully transition from their current state to the future state.
Resource will work onsite at client location in Edmonton, AB.
Mandatory Requirements Include:
- University graduation in a related field (such as Commerce, Communications) plus four (4) years progressively responsible related experience OR diploma in a related field and a minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience; or equivalent as described below.
- Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
- Focus/Major Degree or diploma in Commerce, Communications, or related area.
- 4 years change management methodologies and principles.
- 4 years demonstrated experience in consultation, facilitation, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
- 5 years’ experience developing and delivering communications and presentations at multiple levels of an organization. (eg. Executive Management, Management, Program Sponsors, Steering Committee, Branch Managers, End Users)
- 5 years’ experience developing change management deliverables including Change Strategy and Plans, Training Strategy and Plans, Stakeholder Impact Assessments, Communication Strategy and Plans.
- 5 years’ experience developing readiness programs, training or stakeholder engagement.
- 4 years’ experience with ERP systems change management (e.g., Finance, HCM/Payroll, Supply Chain Management).
- 4 years’ negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing skills.
- Certification with one of the following Change Management certification or accreditation (e.g., Prosci, APMG, CMI or similar) from a recognized issuing body.
Desirable Requirements Include:
- 2 years’ experience using AI tools (such as Microsoft Co-Pilot, Gemini, or NotebookLM, etc.) to scale OCM efforts—such as analyzing stakeholder survey sentiments, drafting executive briefing notes, or generating multi-channel communication strategies.
- Experience leading and facilitating meetings with stakeholders at all levels.
- 2 years’ experience with digital adoption platforms as a strategic change intervention rather than just a training tool; aligning digital walk-throughs to high-risk change impacts; using platform analytics to measure digital friction; and articulating the ROI/benefits to stakeholders.
- 2 years’ experience with a public sector organizational structure and relevant client ministry functions, reporting relationships, and business application processes.
- 4 years’ experience working in or for the public sector.
- 4 years Government business plan goals, strategies, and priorities associated with corporate 1GX applications or similar enterprise systems (Oracle, SAP) and strategic roadmap.
Est. Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
Est. Duration: till Jul 31, 2027 + 1 pos. 6-months extension
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Onsite)
Posting#: 56946
Application question(s):
- Describe your ERP change management experience.
Experience:
- Working as a Change Manager: 5 years (required)
- Developing change management deliverables: 5 years (required)
- ERP systems change management: 4 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
