Change Specialist Full-time Job

The Organizational Change Specialist, reporting to the Manager, Change & Enablement will lead organizational change support for a variety of projects, both new and existing. They will do this while working closely with stakeholders and project team members to create and execute change strategies/plans that maximize employee adoption and minimizes disruption/ resistance for project-based changes.

The Job Advertisement Template - General will also assist with the development, creation and execution of communications and training plans, as well as assess change impacts and prepare risk mitigation tactics.

This is a remote position that may require occasional travel to our corporate office in Fredericton and Hartland, New Brunswick.

How You’ll Help:

Strategy Development & Stakeholder Engagement
•    Collaborating with stakeholders to understand organizational goals and objectives.
•    Developing change management strategies and plans to support the implementation of organizational changes.
•    Conducting impact assessments to identify potential risks and challenges associated with change initiatives.
•    Assists with the sustainment/Business as Usual model (Super User Model)
•    Engaging, guiding, and coaching key stakeholders, including leadership, sponsors, and change champions, on OCM best practices.
Change Implementation & Support:
•    Collaborating with project teams to integrate change management activities into project plans.
•    Coordinating and supporting the execution of change initiatives across different departments or teams.
•    Tailoring communication materials and key messages to effectively engage and inform stakeholders throughout their change journey.
•    Creates and presents Change Plans 
•    Build detailed plan for the support network (ex: SMEs, Super Users, etc.) and ensure support net-work individuals are identified from all required areas.
•    Prepares materials for the onboarding, kick off, touch points, demos, etc. for all identified functional support network members. 
•    Partner with our Marketing and Communications department to provide communications support through the creation, editing and execution of communications as per the communication plan

Training and Resource Development:
•    Assessing the impacts of change on different stakeholder groups and supporting the identification of training requirements.
•    Coordinating the build of appropriate training and resources to meet the unique needs of team members.
•    Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and making necessary adjustments.
•    Assists in Training Logistics and Trainer Selection

Your Skills & Experience:

•    Relevant post-secondary education, such as Business, Communications, Organizational Development, Adult Education or Human Resources, or a combination of education and experience will also be considered.
•    Prosci® certification or equivalent certification from accredited institution is considered an asset 
•    2-5+ years related experience in Organizational Change Management or a supporting perspective project environments in a communications, training or analysis capacity
•    Experience working on large & small scale projects is considered an asset 
•    Experience applying and/or knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools is considered an asset
•    Experience facilitating and guiding group workshops of various sizes and audience makeups.
•    Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
•    Highly Organized with the ability to support team members
•    Ability to work well independently as part of a virtual team.
•    Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholder and project team members.
•    Strong proficiency in MS Office
•    Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
•    English required, French is considered an asset
•    Able to work independently while ensuring alignment with team members
•    Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
•    Up to 10 percent travel may be required. 
•    Busy office environment with extensive computer work and handling of documentation
•    May be required to visit other locations, including offices, terminals, maintenance shops, etc.  
•    This position is a hybrid position that will be based remote with the expectation of scheduled office work times throughout the year

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.