Change Management Advisor (Contract)

Position Summary

The Change Management Advisor (contract) will be a key member within the People Experience team at Concert, reporting to the Manager, Strategic Project Delivery & Change Management. The role is critical in driving a variety of projects and initiatives already underway related to systems, development and tools to better support the business, strategy and vision of our organization. We are looking for the right talent with a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement that will enable intended outcomes and mitigate change related risks as we implement our top priorities.

We are looking for someone that is eager to learn, that enjoys building cross-functional relationships, enjoys working on projects and rallying people as well as an HR minded professional that is analytical, systems oriented and eager to contribute to a great culture always looking to become better!

Please note this position is anticipated to be a 14-month contract in duration to backfill during a maternity/parental leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of change strategies and associated tactics for key projects related to systems, tools, business transformation/optimization and analytics
• Work effectively with core project areas (i.e. Project Managers, Learning Team, Business Leads) to apply structured change management approaches while remaining adaptable to the unique needs of various projects & teams
• Align change management methodologies to established project governance practices and build relationships cross-functionally in the organization to drive change strategies
• Implement data collection model to measure effectiveness of change tactics
• Train managers and others in influential roles to build their knowledge of how to effectively lead through change
• Build communications plans informed by change management best practices
• Support further maturing of organizational change practices by being the 'go to' for change management advisory
• Specific responsibilities may fall into the following areas:
  • Change management approach and tactics
  • Change impact assessments (gap analysis)
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Leading training and coaching
  • Communications
  • Project Advisory
  • Sustainment and adoption practices

Required Knowledge & Skills

• 5+ years of relevant experience of leading change management for complex organizational projects. Experience working with projects that have had both internal and external stakeholders with a technology element would be an asset
• Education in Human Resources, Communications, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change or similar. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Interest or some exposure to Professional change management training or certification (i.e., PROSCI, UBC, Lean Change Management, PMP)
• Advanced skills in the areas of stakeholder management, written and oral communications, analysis, needs assessment, facilitation and planning
• Proficient with MS Office Suite applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Teams

Please note this is a general description of the tasks and skills required. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this role.

Benefits

• Three weeks vacation to start and additional paid days off during the holiday season
• Concert funded health and dental insurance from day one of employment, including lifestyle spending account
• Company perks and discounts

Join the Concert Team in building a people-first future.

Concert Properties is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employer for the fifth year in a row.

We are a proud Canadian company, providing quality employment across the country and working together with the people we serve to realize our vision – building resilient, inclusive, sustainable communities. Our success is based on our employees – on a passionate, talented team who value a collaborative culture, a desire for excellence and a willingness to give back. We truly value our team members and offer competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits and perk programs that support and promote employee health and wellness.

At Concert Properties, we value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. The posted salary range is reflective of the qualifications and experience we are looking for in a candidate to fill this opportunity, however applicants with all levels of experience are welcome to submit their applications. Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Concert Properties.