Change Management Analyst Jobs

Job Information

Job Title: Change Management Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 46040

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Scope: Limited

Closing Date: August 13, 2023

Classification: Program Services 4

About Us

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

Role

Do you like focusing on the people side of change? Are you a team player who has a positive attitude, and has the ability to manage and embrace changing priorities? Do you have an eye for detail; do you take pride in meeting customer timelines, and have sense of accomplishment when seeing the finished product? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

This position reports directly to the Director, Enterprise Primary Change Advocate. Under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent provides evidence-informed, strategic counsel to clients on priority projects to assist them in supporting people at all levels through change, transition and workplace disruption; developing, maintaining and improving Organizational Change Management (OCM)methodologies, strategies, tools and templates; and developing presentations, communications & training materials to help support the Ministries operational needs for 1GX.

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integration Team is a fast paced and dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and teamwork. Potentially a high-volume service provider that offers critical operational support and future 1GX implementation expertise and services to a broad range of divisions within the Ministry and significant client groups outside of the department.

Responsibilities

The unit is a relatively new concept within the Ministry and the Alberta Government, encompassing new and evolving services and expertise reporting directly to the Director, Enterprise Primary Change Advocate you will be responsible for providing services that include

Working within a small team (4 in total), this position is critical to the ongoing support of the Ministry in 1GX operational activities as well as other implementation pieces that the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution will bring.

Your Responsibilities Will Include (but Not Be Limited To)

• Assisting the Director with the development, execution and evaluation of a Ministry-wide OCM strategy along-side the development of the ERP Integration Team responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Working directly with the 1GX team and other stakeholders to ensure the Ministry’s needs are being appropriately addressed and that business continuity is adequately maintained.
• Providing support to all employees experiencing high volumes of change, disruption and people issues in their workplaces. The diversity in process and practice has led to a number of challenges throughout the planning, implementation, and sustainment phases.
• The transformation of current workflows, defining organizational structures, configuration of employee work schedules, and assignment of system role.
• Participation in the cross-Government Primary Change Advocate meetings, providing attendees with relevant OCM information including methodology developments and listening to feedback so that potential follow-up work can be identified.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Demonstrate

• The capability to manage business deliverables within changing timelines and with the ability to adapt, prioritize, and coordinate within a team.
• The ability to manage a diverse workload, and to be deadline driven.
• The ability to work independently and contribute collaboratively and effectively within a team environment, with minimal supervision and a high degree of personal accountability and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to customer service.
• Awareness and sensitivity to political issues and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Superior organizational and attention to detail skills.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Human Ecology, Behavioural Sciences etc.), plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience in project work, research, evaluation and/or change management.

Please outline your experience as it relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter. Applications will not be considered without a cover letter. The cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool for effective written communication skills and attention to detail.

The Following Will Be Considered Assets

• Certification in Organizational Change Management (OCM) through Prosci.
• Experience with ERP systems (eg, 1GX).
• Experience with OCM methodologies.

Equivalencies Will Be Considered As Described Below

• A related Master’s degree plus 2 years of applied experience.
• A related 3 year applied degree plus 5 years of related experience.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
• A related 2-year diploma plus 6 years related experience.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

APS Competencies

Creative Problem Solving:

Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.

Agility

Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.

Building Collaborative Environments

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.

Develop Self And Others

Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others.

Salary

$2,716.64 to $3,550.90 bi-weekly. ($70,904 - $92,678 / year)

Notes

Location: Edmonton, AB (must be local to the area)

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am -4:30 pm (36.25 hours per week)

This a Temporary 1-year secondment opportunity.

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a Security Screening.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Optional: Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Pension plans:
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply

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Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources For Applicants

• Https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• Https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected] .

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.