Specialist, Change Management; Equity & Culture

Specialist, Change Management (People Equity & Culture) - (8783)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.

Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Manager, with strategic oversight from the Director, Business Partnerships, Employee & Labour Relations and Shared Services, this position is responsible for supporting people-centred change across a wide range of organizational, technology and process initiatives. This role develops and implements change management and communication plans, supports stakeholder engagement, monitors readiness and adoption, and contributes to the successful and sustainable organizational change initiatives that reinforces people, equity, culture, and operational readiness.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Create and manage detailed change management plans, including communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, training plans, and resistance management plans across all assigned change initiatives.
• Conduct impact analyses, stakeholder assessments, and change readiness assessments.
• Identify potential challenges and areas of resistance, create plans to mitigate risks, and support stakeholders through the change process to encourage positive acceptance and adoption.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on project changes ensuring confidentiality through development and implementation.
• Work with the Communications teams to support the development and distribution of timely and relevant communications regarding change initiatives.
• Conduct Change Readiness Assessments, analyze results, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Define, assemble, manage, and maintain a Change Champion Network to support the adoption and optimization of the solution.
• Work closely with project teams to integrate change management activities into overall project plans.
• Monitor and track effectiveness of change intervention initiatives, reporting to leaders, and adjusting as needed.
• Work with the training team to support the design and delivery of training for change initiatives.
• Facilitate change management focus groups and workshops as needed.
• Partner and work…