Change Management Specialist

Status: Regular Full Time 
Working Conditions: On-Site     
Education Level: Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Adult Education, or Change Management

Base Location: Oshawa, ON 
Temporary Work Location: Whitby, ON  
Number of Position(s):1
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes - 10%
Deadline to Apply: October 2, 2024
Salary Range: $109,000.00 - $163,000.00 Per Year

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation. This position will be temporarily based in Whitby, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025. 

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Change Management Specialist to join our Employee Experience Center of Excellence.
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Change, the Change Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving successful organizational change initiatives, fostering a culture of adaptability and resilience. We are looking for a collaborative, results-driven leader who can use their expertise in Change Management theory, to guide our employees through transitions, ensuring seamless implementation of strategic projects and programs. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Change Strategy Development: Collaborate with project leaders to develop comprehensive change management strategies that align with OPG’s business objectives and ensure successful adoption of initiatives.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key individuals/teams at all levels of our organization, ensuring their engagement and support throughout the change process.
• Communication Planning: Support the development of compelling communication plans and materials that effectively convey the purpose, benefits and impact of change initiatives to diverse audiences.
• Learning and Support: Work closely with our training team to equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to embrace change and thrive.
• Impact Analysis: Conduct thorough impact assessments to identify potential challenges and risks, and develop mitigation strategies to effectively address them proactively.
• Success Metrics: Establish and monitor success metrics to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Continuous Improvement/Innovation: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and incorporating best practices into future change efforts.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree/College Diploma in Human Resources, Organizational Development, ,Business, Adult Education, or Change Management and
• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) or similar certification is preferred

 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in change management, organizational development or a similar role within a large organization;
• Proven track record of successfully leading change initiatives from inception to completion;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with extensive experience creating engaging presentations and training material; ability to influence and communicate across the company at all levels;
• Proficiency in change management methodologies and tools (e.g. ADKAR, Prosci etc.)
• Exceptional project and program management experience;
• Confident, energetic and self-motivated individual who takes initiative and has a strong level of passion and desire to succeed;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while effectively managing changing priorities. Able to navigate a complex organization and support systems to deliver results, and work in a cross-functional environment;
• Experience working for an organization with a highly technical and/or multi-union workforce is considered an asset;
• Previous experience working for a highly regulated industry such as; utilities, energy, mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, health care, telecommunications, financial services, or public sector (Broader Public Services, Municipal, Provincial and or Federal Government) is preferred.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy. At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:  

Safety – it’s our business
Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough 
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., October 2, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Power Generation's Accessibility Standard, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known by contacting us in advance.

Message to all OPG Applicants: Once your resume or cover letter have been submitted with an application, there will be no future opportunity to update those submission documents.