This position has an initial appointment of 2 years.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Change Management, the Senior Consultant, Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a key member of the Office of Strategic Transformation & Delivery, supporting institution-wide initiatives that strengthen how the university operates, delivers services, and transforms in alignment with strategic priorities. This role partners with academic, research, and administrative leaders to plan, implement, and sustain changes related to people, processes, technology, and organizational capability.
The Senior Consultant provides expert guidance on change strategy, readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, education, and adoption planning. They lead change activities for complex transformation initiatives and foster a culture of change leadership and continuous improvement across the university community.
The Office of Strategic Transformation and Delivery (OSTAD) is the engine room for the organization’s most ambitious goals. We don’t just plan for the future; we build the roadmap to get there. Our mission is to bridge the gap between high-level vision and tangible results by driving large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that redefine how we operate. We are a team of problem-solvers, dot-connectors, and catalysts. If you thrive in high-impact environments where "the status quo" is a challenge to be met, the OSTAD is where you’ll do your best work.
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Lead development and execution of comprehensive change management strategies and plans for large-scale, complex university initiatives.
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Partner with senior leaders, deans, department heads, and project sponsors to build sponsorship and commitment.
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Provide expert advice on engagement strategies tailored to academic, research, administrative, and student audiences.
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Collaborate with training and capability teams to design and deliver learning programs enabling adoption.
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Recommend and implement strategies to reinforce change, sustain adoption, and ensure long-term transformation.
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Contribute to institutional frameworks, standards, and tools to embed OCM as a core capability.
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Bachelor’s degree in business, education, communications, social sciences, public administration, or a related field.
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Minimum of 7 years of experience in organizational change management, transformation, or related discipline.
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Experience supporting or leading change in a complex organization, preferably in post-secondary, public sector, or research environments.
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Professional certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is considered an asset.
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Advanced expertise in change strategy, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption planning.
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Strong facilitation skills; ability to engage senior leaders and diverse academic audiences.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
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Demonstrated ability to lead OCM for initiatives with significant cultural, procedural, and technological impact.
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Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and navigate ambiguity with diplomacy and tact.
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Understanding of university governance, culture, and decision-making processes is an asset.
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and an annual salary range of $75,255 to $124,959.
The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule G of the collective agreement between the University and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
