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Change Management Consultant

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A Change Management Consultant helps organizations successfully navigate and implement changes by focusing on the people side of change. They work with organizations to plan, implement, and sustain changes, ensuring employees adapt to new processes, technologies, or organizational structures. This involves assessing change readiness, developing change management strategies, communicating effectively, and providing support and training to facilitate successful transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Change Readiness Assessment:

Analyzing the current organizational culture and identifying potential barriers to change, including assessing employee engagement and leadership commitment.

• Strategy Development:

Creating and implementing change management strategies, including communication plans, training programs, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

• Communication:

Developing and executing effective communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about the change and its implications.

• Training and Support:

Designing and delivering training programs to help employees understand and adapt to the new changes, and providing ongoing support and coaching.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

Working collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and address concerns.

• Change Impact Analysis:

Identifying and analyzing the impact of the change on different stakeholders and departments.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

Assessing potential risks associated with the change and developing mitigation strategies.

• Performance Monitoring and Evaluation:

Monitoring the progress of the change and evaluating its impact on organizational performance.

Skills Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent facilitation and coaching abilities.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and frameworks.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with various change management tools and techniques.

In essence, a Change Management Consultant is a facilitator of change, helping organizations to navigate the human side of transformation and achieve their desired outcomes.

What We Offer:

Opportunities for ongoing work

Professional collaboration and support

Timely payments and clear expectations

Note:

This is a proactive posting to identify and connect with top talent ahead of scheduled projects.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Thanks for your interest to partner with our organization.

Job Description

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia Western Canada is looking to grow the Calgary team. We provide unique opportunities to engage with high-profile clients and drive digital and business transformation initiatives across diverse industries. We are looking for exceptional consulting professionals who have a broad understanding of solutions,  industry best practices, and with hands-on experience on business processes or technology projects. 

NOTE:

• You must be local to Calgary and surrounding area – and be willing to work in a hybrid environment with a combo of remote and on client site. 
• **For this opportunity, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada, holding either Permanent Residency or full Citizenship status.  We are not able to cover relocation expenses at this time.  
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

ROLE OVERVIEW: 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Organizational Change Management Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and implementing successful change management initiatives within complex organizations. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and drive change at all levels of an organization.

Change Management Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and challenges.
• Develop comprehensive change management strategies and plans to support organizational transformation initiatives.
• Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Develop and execute communication plans to effectively convey the vision, goals, and progress of change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and meetings to gather input and feedback from stakeholders.

Implementation and Execution:

• Lead the execution on change management plans, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Develop training and development programs to equip employees with the skills needed to adapt to change.
• Monitor and report on the progress of change initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement:

• Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of change management initiatives.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients to sustain change and drive continuous improvement.

Leadership and Mentoring:

• Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in change management and share knowledge with the team.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for internal teams and clients to enhance change management capabilities.
• Create customized training materials and resources to address specific organizational needs and ensure successful knowledge transfer.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field or combination of education and experience
• Master’s degree or MBA is an asset
• Prosci Change Management Certification or other recognized certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in organizational change management , preferably within a consulting, utilities, IT, Banking, or in a HR environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale change initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (understanding the roles and responsibilities of various team members). Any formal SCRUM or AGILE certifications will be considered an asset
• Experience working with diverse industries and understanding of different business models.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in change management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team to serve some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with pioneer mind-set thinking, customized solutions, and you will often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy work-life integration.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with a clear and structured yearly salary increase and bonuses
• Healthcare benefits that include dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP contributions
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration, and real-time feedback
• Robust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, Working Groups and Training
• Reimbursement for continuing education and certifications
• Your team will consist of highly educated, specialised and entrepreneurial consultants within a company which is a successful player in the global consulting market
• Working in an  environment which creates opportunities to share knowledge and work together on international projects with colleagues all over the world

DEIB

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

To learn more about Sia Partners, please visit: 

-us

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. 

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers. 

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies. 

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:  

OUR VALUES  

• We care for our team. 
• We care about the impact we have on our community. 
• We serve by solving complex problems. 
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities. 
• We innovate always and everywhere. 
• We build a business that lasts. 

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

We are seeking talented and experienced Endpoint Device Analysts to join our Mariner Innovations team for client-based projects. In collaboration with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, technical experts, and/or vendors, you will deliver best of breed solutions to new and existing customers.  

These opportunities are open to full-time salaried employees, contract employees, and Independent Contractors. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:  

• Collaborate with CIS teams to support the selection and deployment of endpoint devices across healthcare facilities.
• Partner with CIS resources, operational teams, and clinical teams during site visits to ensure technology deployment requirements are captured and documented.
• Contribute to testing plans, disaster recovery plans, and clinical user acceptance plans for user experience solutions.
• Support vendor assessments, requirements gathering, and project lifecycle activities, as well as process improvement initiatives.
• Perform testing and validation of endpoint device configurations.
• Assist with hardware lifecycle management, including procurement, imaging, asset tracking, and decommissioning.
• Gather user feedback and fine-tune endpoint devices to enhance the overall user experience.
• Maintain endpoint security compliance through patch management, antivirus administration, and configuration baselines.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and support guides.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:   

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Business Administration, or a similar discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to lead engagement, communications, requirement sessions, and training initiatives. 
• Bilingualism in French and English. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting Windows and Thin Client endpoints
• Expertise working with Endpoint management tools (e.g. SCCM, Intune) and Presentation Systems (e.g. Citrix, Horizon, AVD). 
• Travel throughout the province of New Brunswick and on-site work will be required. 

WHY MARINER?   

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.  

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!  
 

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.  
 

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.  

Join our growing team!   

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers. 

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies. 

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES  

• We care for our team. 
• We care about the impact we have on our community. 
• We serve by solving complex problems. 
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities. 
• We innovate always and everywhere. 
• We build a business that lasts. 

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

To help support our continued growth, Mariner Innovations is recruiting Senior Change Consultants (full-time and or contract with 8+ years of experience in Change Management roles). Selected candidates will become key members of our highly successful Change Management Practice. 

Senior Change Management consultants support Mariner's key clients both within the Maritimes and across Canada. In their respective roles, these consultants will work extensively on a variety of high-profile projects and programs involving digital transformation, service/operational process development, culture transformation and/or large-scale deployment of technology. The consultants will be trusted advisors to our senior client stakeholders and will provide thought leadership in their areas of expertise. 

These opportunities are open to full-time salaried employees, contract employees, and Independent Contractors. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:  

• Work with organizations to build knowledge and expertise of change management principles, methodologies, and tools. 
• Help leaders and teams enhance their capabilities to understand how change impacts people, the reasons why people resist change and how to support people as they transition through change. 
• Support leaders in their role as change champions. 
• Collaborate and work effectively with individuals and teams to integrate change practices at all levels of the organization. 
• Perform change-related assessments and report outs. 
• Develop and implement a Change Management Strategy and Communication Plan for managing and communicating the change throughout the life of the project. 
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder assessment which identifies the individuals and groups affected by the change. 
• Ensure the alignment of change management activities with participating stakeholders to smooth the adoption process, resulting in successful implementation. 
• Ensure that customers and stakeholders are actively engaged in the change, consulted and communicated with. 
• Build consensus among customers and stakeholders on specific changes designed to better meet their needs. 
• Be an active and visible coach to clinicians and stakeholders. 
• Report to leadership the status of the communication and change management plans. 
• Collaborate with Mariner peers and practice leadership to grow and share knowledge. 

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent related qualifications). 
• 8+ years’ experience in a Change Lead, Change Manager and/or Management Consultant role, on medium to large transformational projects. 
• 8+ years’ demonstrated experience in development of training, communication, and change management programs and plans. 
• 8+ years’ experience identifying and assessing change impacts to the organization’s business processes and technology solutions. 
• 5+ years’ demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders. 
• Extensive experience in change management industry standards, best practices and methodologies, with a certification in industry-standard change management methodology (CCMP, PROSCI etc.). 
• Experience working in eHealth or health care capacity is considered an asset. 
• Experience in ERP is considered an asset. 
• Experience in a consulting environment; implementing technology projects. 
• Experience working directly with senior management and leaders of the organization. 
• Strong presentation and group facilitation skills. 
• Strong conflict management, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

…AND YOU ARE. 

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do   
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges 
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader  
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision 
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable 
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!   

MARINER OFFERS YOU:  

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter  
• Flexible work location  
• Support for remote work/work from home 
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program 
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care 
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days 
• Unlimited training

WHY MARINER?   

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.  

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner! 

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day. 

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.  

Join our growing team!