Organizational Change Management Specialist

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before September 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Some people say that the only constant is change. There are few places where that is more evident than in the post-secondary sector. The evolving needs of learners and industry means that institutions like NAIT are continuously undertaking large and complex projects to meet those needs. With continuous evolution on the horizon, we are recruiting for the role of Organizational Change Management Specialist to establish and sustain new business transformation capabilities that will be critical to our continued success as a leading polytechnic and advancing the NAIT Effect.

Our successful candidate will be a creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated collaborator with a well-developed understanding of organizational change management leading practices. The ability to build credibility and trust with staff across the organization is imperative. Understanding of working in partnership with other dynamic and innovative transformation professionals, such as organizational project managers, is a must.

In this role, you will support strategic and change management processes, participate, inform, and lead required activities and engagements with various business area leaders and staff across NAIT. Your expertise and knowledge will help establish a framework that fosters thought leadership, relationship management, and effective change management.

As a Organizational Change Management Specialist, you will fill the role of a trusted business partner to frontline leaders across NAIT, focusing on developing solutions for complex challenges. You ask the right questions to build the right plan and deliver it the right way. You will be able to effectively present information in a range of formats, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, and champion the NAIT’s values.

Competencies Required for High Performance:

• Communicates Effectively: developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Drives Results: consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Organizational Savvy: maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

• Collaborates: building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Drives Engagement: creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of senior Change Management Specialists.

• Consult with frontline leaders to develop and facilitate team development, process improvement, culture enhancement, organizational design, and stakeholder engagements. This position may also be involved in the facilitation of large-scale organizational strategy and change management sessions with guidance from Senior Organizational Change Management Specialists.

• Support frontline leaders through coaching to realize their strategic objectives.

• Develop and facilitate workshops, sessions, and employee engagement to produce specified outcomes aligned with organizational strategy.

• Support and collaborate with the Organizational Change Management team.

• Stay current on change management trends and leading practices and share this knowledge with colleagues.

• Work remotely but will be available to attend meetings on-site as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

• Able to adapt to changing environments and handle multiple priorities.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Maneuvering comfortably through complex processes and people-related organizational dynamics.

• Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

• Building trust through holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Collaborating with diverse clients and stakeholders through effective communication.

• Making sense of complex and sometimes contradictory or ambiguous information to effectively solve problems.

• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Qualifications:

Need to have

• A related undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Experience in facilitating groups and conversations.

• Must be able to attend work at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton when required.

• Cover Letter

Nice to have

• Experience in a consulting role, with leadership stories to tell of your successes and challenges.

• Related certifications such as Professional Facilitator (IAF), or psychometric tools.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $84,655.22 - $112,153.60 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Please Note: Salary is currently under review.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at [email protected].

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