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Job Title:
Change Management Specialist
Employee Group:
Administrator
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Tuesday, August 5 2025
End Date (if applicable):
Friday, August 8 2025
Job Summary:
Langara College is entering an exciting phase as it modernizes its Student Information Systems (SIS), implementing a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Workday Student to enhance services, streamline operations, and support student success. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative that will shape the future of Langara’s academic and administrative operations. Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Change Management, Change Management Specialist will work closely with project teams and operational subject matter experts to understand the impact of the SIS program on people, processes and tools, develop department specific organizational change management strategies and plans, and communication and training material to support successful adoption of new processes and systems.
This role supports department leaders to understand and manage change by applying a structured change management approach, facilitation, development and execution of change management activities such as change impact assessments, change management plans, and communication and training plans. The Change Management Specialist is an integral member of the SIS OCM team, and works with the other Change Management, Communication and Training Specialists to understand and manage cross functional change impacts and stakeholders.
Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with operational subject matter experts and project teams to integrate project and change management plans and align strategies, objectives, and timelines. Maintain close communication with project teams to revise plans as needed in response to new information or technical developments.
• Conduction change impact assessments to identify department specific and cross functional impacts of the SIS program on processes, systems, tools, job roles, critical behaviors, mindsets/attitudes/beliefs, reporting structure, performance reviews, compensation, and location.
• Develop department specific change management plans in accordance with recognized change management methodologies, such as PROSCI and ADKAR, including identifying communication and training activities.
• Support operational leaders to be the visible face of change by executing change management plans including the development and delivery of communication and training material.
• Contribute to the design and execution of OCM engagement events such as Open Houses and Testing and Feedback sessions.
• Actively monitor execution of change management plans, report on progress and proactively identify and manage risks.
• Identify and support stakeholders, including conducting ADKAR assessments
• Apply evaluation methodologies to regularly assess the effectiveness of change management strategies and activities. Collect and analyse feedback, diagnose any gaps and remaining resistance, and identify process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in organizational change management, communications, training or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Bachelor’s degree in commerce, HR, technology, communications, organizational management, or related field; Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
• Certification in organizational change management principles, methodologies, and tools such as PROSCI and ADKAR is required.
• Change management experience in Workday (or cloud-based ERP) implementations preferred.
• Solid understanding of change processes and their impacts on both individuals and organizations.
• Experience interacting with, and influencing, senior level management and executives.
• Strong knowledge of business process mapping and improvement/optimization.
• Experience facilitating diverse groups to achieve an appropriate outcome.
• Higher-education or public sector experience is an asset.
• Proven knowledge and continuous learning of organizational change management discipline and best practices and demonstrated contributions to practice improvement.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills. Able to multi-task and deliver multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Superior interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrates the willingness, ability, and enthusiasm to learn new processes, methodologies, or technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in meeting deadlines and working with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform complex work with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and methods.
• Ability to write technical and user support documentation and training materials.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance to established policies, practices, and standards.

Additional Info:

Leadership Competencies:

• Solution orientation – makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.
• Relationship intelligence – demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.
• Conflict resolution – acts with courage to take on the tough issues and conversations.
• Mobilization of people – empowers others to be engaged, motivated, and resilient through change.
• Vision and strategic thinking – energizes people around the vision and supports team alignment with the strategic plan.
• Continuous learning – cultivates a growth mindset and provides opportunities for development.
• Accountability – fosters and demonstrates a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Communication – uses personal interaction, transparency, and language to effectively build trust and commitment.

Why Join Langara?
At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.
* Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual *

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:
$40.75 - $59.77 per hour
Pay Grade:
Admin Paygrade 08
Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC).
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Closing Date:
Monday, August 4 2025
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce

• Partner with operational subject matter experts and project teams to integrate project and change management plans and align strategies, objectives, and timelines. Maintain close communication with project teams to revise plans as needed in response to new information or technical developments.
• Conduction change impact assessments to identify department specific and cross functional impacts of the SIS program on processes, systems, tools, job roles, critical behaviors, mindsets/attitudes/beliefs, reporting structure, performance reviews, compensation, and location.
• Develop department specific change management plans in accordance with recognized change management methodologies, such as PROSCI and ADKAR, including identifying communication and training activities.
• Support operational leaders to be the visible face of change by executing change management plans including the development and delivery of communication and training material.
• Contribute to the design and execution of OCM engagement events such as Open Houses and Testing and Feedback sessions.
• Actively monitor execution of change management plans, report on progress and proactively identify and manage risks.
• Identify and support stakeholders, including conducting ADKAR assessments
• Apply evaluation methodologies to regularly assess the effectiveness of change management strategies and activities. Collect and analyse feedback, diagnose any gaps and remaining resistance, and identify process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested