Change Management Lead III

Our client, a leading Oil and Gas firm, is looking for a Change Management and Communications Lead to work an 11-month assignment. The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week in Calgary.

This role is responsible for designing and leading change management efforts to effectively embed technology, process and/or culture change and adopt new ways of working. You are a professional with proven experience in large-scale, complex change initiatives impacting large numbers of stakeholders across multiple business functions. This role draws on your strong ability to build collaborative relationships, analyze information, develop conclusions and present recommendations to drive project outcomes through your exceptional communication and writing skills.

Actual Title: Change Management and Communications Lead III
Location: Calgary, AB only
Start Date: February 2026
Work Model: Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office)

Advantages
• Continue to develop your skills in a well-recognized organization
• Work full-time hours on an 11 month assignment
• Hybrid Model: In-office (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) Remote (Wednesday & Friday)
• Strong potential of extension

Responsibilities
• Develop change strategy and approach, working in collaboration with program OCM lead as needed.
• Use company methodology to develop change management plans and deliverables.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to assess potential or actual complex change impacts.
• Build change capability within project team and coach leaders on effective change sponsorship.
• Work with the project manager/initiative lead to integrate change management into the project plan.
• Lead the development of communication material including key messages, sponsor communications and presentations.
• Identify people risks, proactively managing them throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop metrics, monitor and measures outcomes related to business readiness and rate of adoption, taking corrective action where required.
• Monitor for and assess risk related to concurrent organizational change.

Qualifications
Skills, Experience, and Requirements
• Post-secondary degree in communications, business management, psychology, human resources or education.
• 7-10 years’ experience in change management in complex organizations for transformational initiatives where significant cultural change is required.
• Change management certification (Prosci preferred).
• Hands-on experience conducting change assessments (case for change, stakeholder and impact assessments), developing change strategies and change management plans including: sponsorship, engagement, communication, training, resistance management and sustainment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to synthesize complex information and develop clear and concise communication for different audiences.
• Experience working with and advising leadership; can influence without authority.
• Collaborative with adept relationship management and credibility building skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer focus, taking initiative in proposing or delivering on a solution.
• Able to work through ambiguity and independently manage multiple priorities.

Assets:
• Experience working in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals.

Summary
If you are interested in the Change Management Lead III role, apply online today!

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