Job Description

Description:

Project Name:

Procurement System Modernization

Scope:

The Change Management Specialist works with internal groups to develop and deliver change strategies and supporting content that enable impacted stakeholders to successfully transition from their current state to a future state. This role supports both new project implementations and the ongoing sustainment, enhancement, and optimization of existing 1GX operations and functionalities.

Reporting to the Manager, 1GX Business Excellence Communications, OCM, and Training, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of change management and communication deliverables that drive effective adoption, sustained use, and continuous improvement of the 1GX solution across the Government of Alberta.

The Change Management Specialist works with internal groups and creates strategies and content to effectively manage change deliverables that will enable impacted stakeholders to successfully transition from their current state to the future state. Reporting to the Reporting to the Manager, 1GX Business Excellence - Communications, OCM, and Training, this position is responsible for development and implementation of change management and communication activities and deliverables

Duties :

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with project sponsors, project teams, operational teams, vendors, cross-functional teams, and 1GX Change Network to ensure all project activities are completed.
• Collaborate with Program Manager in the development of project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans for completion of project tasks.
• Assist with risk management and issues management
• Build and deliver presentations relating to change management for various levels of the organization (Executive, Branch, etc.).
• Plan and facilitate meetings with management and other stakeholders as required.
• Conduct stakeholder identification and stakeholder analysis
• Assess and manage key stakeholders.
• Conduct gap analysis, change impact analysis.
• Develop and implement effective change strategies and plans.
• Develop and implement effective communication plans.
• Develop communication materials.
• Develop and implement resistance management plans.
• Ensure information is communicated to impacted audiences throughout the duration of the project/program.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.
• Identify risks and issues relating to change management functions.
• Conduct business and stakeholder readiness assessments.
• Proactively engage and lead relevant stakeholder engagement in support of ongoing 1GX adoption and sustainment.
• Provide specialized advice and support to ensure the consistent and effective application of change management methodology, tools, and approaches.
• Leverage approved digital, collaboration, and AI enabled tools, where appropriate, to support change analysis, content development, stakeholder engagement, communications, and reporting activities, in alignment with Government of Alberta policies and standards.
• Ensure new technology solutions or applications are rolled out successfully and in a sustainable way.
• Writing compelling copy to create engaging communications.
• Understand the role of communication in change management - working to reposition organizational change and end user needs and expectations.

Equipment Requirements :

• GoA will supply laptop or desktop

Working Hours :

• Standard Hours of work are 08:15 16:30 Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the Province
• Work must be done from within Canada, due to network and data security issues.

Notes on Location:

• The expectation will be for the resource to work onsite from the office 5 days a Week

Incumbency :

• This is a net new role.
• This position is currently vacant; the Ministry seeks the best person to fill the role.

Background Check Required:

Standard Background Check:

The Supplier shall, prior to commencement of the Services, provide the Province, on its request and at no cost to the Province, with criminal record checks.

Mandatory Training Courses:

Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Security awareness training. There may also be some optional courses as well.

Anticipated Interviews Dates

Interviews are expected to happen approximately 2 weeks after the posting closes.

Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request

Scoring Methodology :

Financial/Pricing: 20%

Resource Qualifications: 20%

Interview Process: 60%

SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:

• RESUME
• ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.
• EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
• RESOURCE REFERENCES

Three references, for whom similar work has been performed, must be provided. The most recent reference should be listed first. Reference checks may or may not be completed to assist with scoring of the proposed resource.

Enable Skills-Based Hiring

No

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Qualification Additional Details Payment Terms : Y030 - within 30 days Due net|Y015 Maximum Extension Term (Months) : 6 Qualification Assessment Must Have Attestation Yes/No - Attestation - Conflict of Interest Yes Education Yes/No - University graduation in a related field (such as Commerce, Communications) plus four... Yes Work Experience Duration - Change management methodologies and principles. 4 years Duration - Demonstrated experience in consultation, facilitation, interpersonal, and relationship... 4 years Duration - Experience developing and delivering communications and presentations at multiple... 5 years Duration - Experience developing change management deliverables including Change Strategy and... 5 years Duration - Experience developing readiness programs, training or stakeholder engagement. 5 years Duration - Experience with ERP systems change management (e.g., Finance, HCM/Payroll, Supply Chai... 4 years Duration - Negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing skills. 4 years Yes/No - Certification with one of the following Change Management certification or accreditation... Yes Nice to Have Work Experience Duration - Experienceing using AI tools (such as Microsoft Co-Pilot, Gemini, or NotebookLM, etc.)... 2 years Duration- Experience leading and facilitating meetings with stakeholders at all levels. Yes Duration - Experience with digital adoption platforms as a strategic change intervention rather... 2 years Duration - Experience with GoA structure and relevant client ministry functions, reporting rel... 2 years Duration - Experience working in or for the public sector. 4 years Duration - Government business plan goals, strategies, and priorities associated with... 4 years

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Monday to Friday

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