**CHANGE MANAGER (Contract) – (TORONTO, ONTARIO)** **You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada** At March of Dimes Canada, **our collective work matters** . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our **Purpose, Vision,** and **Mission,** which inform how we drive all our work forward. + **Purpose** : Champion equity. Empower ability. + **Vision:** An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.  + **Mission:** To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.  **The opportunity** We currently have an exciting contract opportunity for a Change Manager to join our People and Culture team at March of Dimes Canada. + Do you have a passion to help people succeed in change? + Are you experienced in enterprise transformation? **This may be the opportunity for you!** As a key member of People & Culture’s transformation team, the Change Manager will be responsible for supporting the people side of change for several enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This role will report to the Director, People and Culture Transformation. Working closely with project leads and the People and Culture team, the Change Manager will collaboratively manage the development and execution of change management strategies and plans to support the organization’s transformation initiatives. **Responsibilities** + Apply the Prosci change management methodology, process and tools to enterprise transformation projects, to support the organization’s development of enterprise change management maturity. + Develop the change management strategy in partnership with the project leads, project manager and People & Culture Transformation team. + Assess the change scope and impact for all project stakeholders. + Create the integrated Change Management Plan that includes an assessment of change scope, impact assessments for all project stakeholders, the sponsor action plan, the recommended coaching plan for people leaders, and methods for assessing effectiveness and generating feedback to make plan adjustments along the way + Work in partnership with Internal Communications and Learning & Development across the scope of the project to map training and communication needs, providing input and recommendations to using change management best practices to support employee adoption and change success + Define, measure, analyze, and monitor change activities, reporting on change effectiveness and achievement of project outcomes + Identify, engage and guide key stakeholders to lead and support change adoption + Anticipate, manage and make recommendations to address resistance as an integral part of the change plan + Directly coach people managers and supervisors to support effective change management + Collaborate with project managers and staff to build capacity for change management and ensure best practices, tools and approaches are consistently applied to overall program management and within individual projects + Work independently and exercise judgment in escalating non-routine situations to management + Adhere to privacy and confidentiality best practices **Qualifications and experience** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related subject + Prosci change management certification is preferred + Project management certification is an asset + Minimum three years of relevant experience in change management with large-scale/organization-wide projects that focus on behaviour and mindset change + Knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools + Knowledge of project management principles, tools and processes + Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences + Excellent active listening skills + Superior interpersonal skills + Acute business acumen and ability to diagnose/analyze organizational issues and challenges + Creative problem solver able to think outside-the-box to find solutions + Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels in the organization + Ability to work independently, problem-solve, make recommendations and take appropriate action + Experience drafting internal communications to support change management initiatives is an asset + Experience creating training materials and/or facilitating training sessions to an internal audience is considered an asset + Flexible and adaptable; comfortable working in ambiguous situations + Exceptional organizational and planning skills, demonstrating judgment in prioritizing work + Effective team player able to work with, and through, others **Important Details** + Hybrid work arrangement (our office is located at 202- 885 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON) **How to apply** + Please submit your cover letter and resume by **February 3, 2025.** **Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?** Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: + Contributing to our important mission: **creating real change for people with disabilities** + Joining a **leading national charity** with a history of impact and a future full of possibility + Enjoying **industry-leading employment incentives and benefits** + Supported in your **professional growth, development, and success** + Included in our **empathetic and supportive work culture** Learn more about why we’re a great employer at **marchofdimes.ca/careers.** For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca **We value the health & safety of our employees** MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce. **Need accommodations? We're here to help!** MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free. **Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach** MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.