Change Management Advisor (Anticipatory)

Special posting considerations:

What you need to know

• The intention of this process is to staff 1 term (12-months) position, possibility of acting, assignment, secondment or Interchange and to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff indeterminate or term positions at NSERC and SSHRC. 
• We currently follow a hybrid working model. We require employees to work from our Ottawa office 40-60% of the time (may be subject to change based on operational requirements), while ensuring that the needs of people who may require accommodations, are met in accordance with the Duty to Accommodate Directive.
• This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society. 

Visit our career page at NSERC or SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do 

The Change Management Advisor works with teams consisting of people from inside the Agencies, from other government organizations, and from outside the Agencies; and focuses on maintaining the culture while at the same time promoting change. The incumbent leads the efforts of project teams focusing on the people side of change and on changes to business processes, systems and technology.

The Change Management Advisor ensures projects meet objectives by increasing stakeholder adoption and usage. The incumbent is responsible for developing change management and stakeholder engagement strategies and plans, for increasing awareness of change initiatives, and for collaborating with solution champions.

What you need to succeed

Education

• A degree from a recognized university in change management, OR in any other field relevant to the position, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
• A change practitioner certification (PROSCI) or Project management professional (PMP) certification (asset) 
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience developing change management and engagement strategies and plans to support adoption of changes 
• Experience in providing change management advice and recommendations to support decision making
• Experience leading working groups and facilitate information sessions
• Experience conducting impact analyses, assessing change readiness, and identifying key stakeholders
• Experience presenting project updates to project teams, committees, etc.
• Experience preparing written communications such as briefing notes, presentations, proposals, reports, etc. (an asset)   

Knowledge

• Knowledge of change management methodologies, strategies, techniques and principles
• Knowledge of training design and delivery methodologies, techniques and principles             

Competencies

• Effective communication
• Building partnerships 
• Working effectively with other
• Conflict management
• Planning the work
• Measuring progress
• Organized
• Effecting change

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca. 

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.