Change Management and Communications Lead, Strategy Realization Office

Compensation Band : 5

Compensation Range : $76,339.00-$95,424.00 per year

Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team - passionate about making a global impact.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion within our workforce is critical to our success; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals

For over 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation. We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

What to expect :

Change Management and Communications Lead, Strategy Realization Office

works in collaboration with other members of the Strategy Realization Office (SRO), to lead change management and internal communications efforts. Their focus will be on content related to the development and execution of the organization's strategic plan and associated initiatives.

You will join a dynamic, innovative team that is key to furthering CWB's strategic aim of being a global leader in the Materials Joining and Allied Technology Services (MJATS) Industry.

Responsibilities include :

Change Management

Applying a structured methodology to consider change management and other people impacts of strategic work within the organizationUsing a defined process and framework to assess impacts on culture and leverage strategic changes to support an enhanced employee value proposition. This may include conducting a Change Impact and Organizational Readiness AssessmentsPartnering with SRO members as well as management to design strategic approaches to managing change, work with them to roll out changesEvaluating resistance in adopting changesDeveloping resources for employees and people leaders to support successful change (job aids, FAQs, etc.)Developing and deliver training materials to support buy-in to the organization's strategyCreating and implementing change and change communications plans to support initiatives across the business,Defining and measuring success metrics to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communications and change management efforts, leveraging this data to inform continuous improvement on future initiativesConducting post-implementation reviews to assess the effectiveness of the change related plans and initiatives

Strategic Communications development and execution

Preparing, implementing and evaluating high-quality and innovative communications plans for strategic plan development and executionDesigning and delivering activities to create excitement, engagement and enthusiasm around strategic initiativesDeveloping and producing effective, wide range of high-quality communications materials related to strategic initiatives that tell a story tailored to the target audience, to drive awareness and adoption of changesTranslating complex information into clear, simplified messaging through a variety of verbal and written communication channelsWriting communications on behalf of the President / CEO, VP Strategy & People, and other members of the Executive Leadership TeamAssisting with preparation of strategic briefings and updates for the Board of DirectorsCollaborating with business unit stakeholders and cross-functional groups to develop, align, and roll out a variety of communications across various communications channelsPlanning and project managing events including strategic kick-offs, recognitions, and celebrationsScheduling, managing, and aligning communications across the organization so the right messages are received by the right audiences at the right timeWorking with internal partners across the enterprise, including the Marketing department and Human Resources, to craft additional internal communications materials as required.

Other duties as assigned

This position currently reports to the Chief Strategy Officer but will be a dynamic position that will provide a diverse experience in a wide range of business lines within CWB Group and our partner organization, EWI. You will be working remotely from your home office with occasional travel to locations across Canada and the USA

• We are embracing radical flexibility, where employees are encouraged to work a schedule that works best for them, their team, and their clients.

What you bring to the table :

University degree in Communications, Journalism or relevant field OR a combination of education and experience3-5 years relevant communications and change management experienceUnderstanding of best practices and emerging trends in strategic communications, issues management, internal communicationsProven experience with and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, tools and applicationsDemonstrated project management experience and working collaboratively to achieve the best results, on time, effectively and efficientlyChange Management Certification (e.g. PROSCI) or equivalentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and experience developing communication for a variety of audiences using multiple channelsDemonstrated success in the development and implementation of strategic change management and communication plans, campaigns, projects, and initiatives and eventsExperience and interest in communications with broad and diverse stakeholder populationsIntuitive, thought leader and effective storytellerAbility to work independently and on various tasks simultaneouslyAbility to handle confidential information with discretionMust be highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environmentExcellent time-management and organizational skills. Flexibility with changing priorities, and the ability to remain focused on meeting targeted timelinesProficient in Microsoft Office : Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, TeamsPositive attitude and desire to learn and grow

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This is primarily a remote, work from home position, with occasional travel required

The following qualifications are considered assets :

Bilingualism in English and French is an assetAbility to use the Adobe suite of products, especially InDesign and Photoshop, and other tools to create and edit collateral materials when needed is considered an asset

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary structureComprehensive medical benefits for you and your dependentsFlexible work scheduleRRSP and pension programStructured career development : we offer education and training opportunities to help you reach your goals

Accommodation :

The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us when applying and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Apply today!

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Salary : $76,339 - $95,424