Senior Change Management Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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The Senior Change Specialist is part of high-performance project team(s) introducing significant change to the Plan Sponsor Services organization. This change includes people, process, and technology - from small to large changes. A high level of innovation and creativity is required to lead Plan Sponsor Services through implementations, including development and delivery of successful change vision and strategy.

This role will be a critical part of the implementation of new technology and processes, as well as customer facing change with key project outputs directly impacting plan sponsors and plan members. A high level of innovation and creativity – grounded in detailed change management principles, best practices, and project management – is required.

What you will do 

•  Translate your change management knowledge into deliverables that will drive projects and organization forward

• Deliver a wide range of communication, up, down and across the org chart tp support successful change management

• Communication skills are a key differentiator in change management success

• Organize employees, mobilize, support, and push a change management strategy to completion, supported by business lead(s)/ Leaders

• Collaborate with very strong teams of senior staff, including business SMEs, and leaders

• Collaborate with external vendors in both business and technology sectors

• Plan all Change Management activities relating to the Strategic Initiative you are assigned

What you will bring 

• Strong knowledge and experience in change management principles and best practices

• Understanding of change models and framework

• Understanding group psychology, focused on how people respond to transition and change

• Understanding project management skills applicable to change (planning, scheduling, integration of change management principles into overall project plans, tasks, and communications)

• Provide strong examples to follow, helping employees understand the direction they’re moving in to build buy-in

• Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts and confidence leading at all levels of an organization

• The ability to handle changing and competing priorities and the deadlines attached, with the flexibility to  pivot as needed

• Positive attitude and resilience in the face of challenges, serving as an example to all others on the project(s) – leadership by example

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The base salary for this position is between  $61,900 - $114,500 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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