Change Management and Communications Advisor - Jobs in Victoria, BC

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Location: Victoria, BCEmployment Type: Regular Full TimeSalary: Exempt Band 4, MIN $79,500.00 - MAX $107,600.00Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/20/2022Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.Are we right for you...We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable solutions to BC. We are an organization that has a People First approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!What youll be doing...The Change Management and Communications Advisor role is a key player in leading change and will act as a conduit between The Victoria Transit team and the many BC Transit Corporate Project teams to ensure we are ready to execute on initiatives that impact our 770 people and 300 buses. Some of these projects include the transition to low carbon fleet, electronic fare collection, and a new Transit Center.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams at BC Transit to deliver change management programs including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and impact analysis to ensure corporate initiatives are rolled out successfully across the maintenance services department. Your change management plans will make complex change easy for our people.The change management plans you bring to the table will guide the Leadership Team to achieve operational success and drive adoption for end-users. You will be on the people-side of change, developing employee engagement channels such as newsletters and video messages and helping to create content for employee town hall style discussions.To review the full job description and accountabilities for this role, please click here.What youll bring to the table...We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education & experience allows people to be successful in this role, though an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered:

• Post-secondary bachelor’s degree
• The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years’ experience applying change management principles, methodologies, and tools for implementing change programs
• Experience developing internal communication strategies
• Experience developing readiness programs, training or stakeholder engagement
• A highly organized, energetic, and creative change professional
• Ability to handle ambiguity and can be flexible in their approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Amazing communication. Ability to simplify messaging, and incorporate storytelling
• Preference will be given to individuals with the following additional experience and expertise:
  • Prosci Change Management certification or designation (or working towards)
  • Change Management Professional™ (CCMP™) certification
  • Equivalent change certifications

What well bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical, dental and group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

• Screening calls may take place on April 21st and 22nd, with interviews conducted from May 3rd to 6th
• Please note that this position will be based out of our Langford Transit Center with hybrid work arrangement available
• An assignment may form part of the competitive process
• An eligibility list for future full time regular and temporary full time vacancies may be established
• The position requires the competition of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search
• If you have a disability which requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being "fully vaccinated" as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.Quick Apply

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