Change Management Contractor

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At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

The Change Management Contractor is responsible for driving organizational change initiatives. This position will engage with management and employees to implement effective change management strategies. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring smooth transition of transformative projects that impact people, processes, and systems. The role requires an understanding of change management principles, along with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project leaders to develop change management strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Analyze impact of initiatives on processes and systems to develop action plans to support the change.
• Develop and implement change management plans, including communication strategies and training programs to ensure smooth transition and adoption.
• Develop communication plans to ensure transparency about upcoming changes, progress, and feedback mechanisms.
• Conduct change readiness assessment to identify potential risks and resistance factors, and to evaluate organizational readiness for upcoming changes.
• Monitor progress, identify barriers and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment and integration of change efforts across sectors and divisions.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and provide support to build change management capabilities within the organization. Empower people leaders to lead their teams through change.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Post Secondary Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management consulting or a related role
• Proven ability to create materials for project implementation, including communication and learning materials.
• Knowledge of Change Management principles, methodologies, practices and tools. Prosci certification preferred.
• Experience in transformation initiatives and IT projects is a plus.
• Experience with another standards development organization or a non-profit would be an asset.

Skills:

• High degree of self-motivation and ownership.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into various forms of documentation
• Experience with leading and influencing teams in a matrix organizational structure.
• Ability to challenge the status quo to drive systemic change and improvements.
• Working knowledge of CSA's standards development and business processes is an asset.

Applicants with proficiency in French will be given special consideration.

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CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at human.resources@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.