Change Lead

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. While this role is posted across Ontario, the successful candidate will be working out of the Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive) head office location.

Job posting ID: 9291

​Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2028-10-27

Salary/Rate of pay: $99,600 - $117,200

Application deadline: 2026-11-03

- This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

- Your up-to-date resume.

- Job specific cover letter.

- We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-Time Change Lead to join our dynamic Talent Strategy team in our People, Culture and Performance division in Ottawa .

The Talent Strategy team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by leading the processes to prepare the workforce for the future and to support the effectiveness of the division.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing comprehensive change management strategies that support our strategy and align with our business objectives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project managers, executives, and subject matter experts, you will drive successful adoption and execution of large-scale enterprise change initiatives. You will be responsible for the planning management, design development and implementation of change support initiatives for a diverse client portfolio.

Formula for success

- You will support leaders in executing change, building trusted relationships, leveraging organizational effectiveness technologies, designing and delivering training, and developing change management methods and evaluation processes.

- You will develop and implement change management strategies, communications, and readiness assessments, while also leading project teams and mentoring colleagues.

- You will partner with business leaders to evolve business practices and strategic plans, implement change initiatives, conduct complex analysis to recommend organizational changes, and develop comprehensive change management plans and governance frameworks.

- You will collaborate with teams to develop and refine communication plans for change and designs and implement a framework for monitoring and evaluating change management success, including addressing stakeholder concerns, risks, and opportunities.

- You stay current with best practices in corporate change management and perform other related duties as required.

Desired education and skills

- A university education in a relevant discipline, with a graduate degree or certification in Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Psychology or Organizational Change preferred.

- Experience in transformation change initiatives required, ideally in a unionized and regulated environment.

- Subject matter expertise in change management methods and communication is required, and preference for any related certifications in this area.

- 7 years of experience in managing and assisting complex change management initiatives, business improvement projects, technology projects and/or consulting work over an extended period of time.

- General management experience – leading teams, large initiatives and achieving measurable results - is an asset.

- Excellent people, communication, presentation and group facilitation skills along with experience working with executive stakeholders.

- Demonstrated experience aligning Organizational Effectiveness, change management and enablement and organizational objectives and strategies; a strong change program developer and implementer who has participated in a strategy setting.

- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

- Payment in lieu of vacation.

- Payment in lieu of benefits.

- Defined benefit pension plan.

- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

- This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.

- You may be expected to travel a couple of times per year, and as required.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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