Manager, Organizational Change

**CLOSING DATE**:Open until filled.

**Land**_ _**Acknowledgement**
- George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

**Equity Statement**_ _**

**GBC Vision**
- To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._ _

**Position Description:
**The Manager, Organizational Change, is a key position within the Talent team at George Brown College and will be responsible for implementing and executing organizational change initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, employee engagement, drive our culture and organizational effectiveness. This role supports the implementation of comprehensive change management frameworks and strategies aligned with George Brown College’s strategic goals and values.

The Manager works collaboratively with project leaders to create change plans and ensure organizational readiness for transformation. Reporting to the Director, Change Management, the incumbent is responsible for assessing, designing, and implementing change initiatives while fostering stakeholder engagement and managing resistance.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and frameworks.
- Lead and manage major change initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Oversee / develop stakeholder engagement, communication plans, and training programs.
- Monitor and report on the progress of change initiatives, identifying and mitigating risks.
- Facilitate workshops and focus groups to build consensus and gather feedback.
- Educate and train employees on change management methodologies.
- Managing resistance to change and fostering buy-in at all organizational levels.
- Collaborate with external consultants and stakeholders on specialized projects.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Educational and Experience Requirements**:

- Undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in Organizational Development or Organizational Psychology is required.
- Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience and knowledge in leading change management activities in organization wide projects.
- Certified in Change Management (e.g., Prosci Certified, CCMP, CMI, AIM).
- Certification or Specialized Training in Coaching, Change Leadership Models or Adult Education.
- Lean Six Sigma or Agile certification an asset (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Certified ScrumMaster).
- Ability to draft communications and present to various stakeholders.
- High competency in facilitation and influencing.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Ability to build strong relationships, establish trust, influence decision-making and gain consensus on solutions across organizational levels.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.
- Expertise in change management models (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter’s 8 Steps, Lewin's Change Model).
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

**Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.**

**Notes**:

- The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

**About Us**:
George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

**Why work here?**

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.